Cedar

Q: How do I use #48231E in CSS?

You can use #48231E in CSS with: background-color: #48231E; or color: #48231E; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 35, 30). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 51%, 58%, 72%.

#48231E

Cedar is a warm dark color with the hex code #48231E. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 72, 35, 30 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 51%, 58%, 72% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cedar color values

HEX: #48231E
RGB: 72, 35, 30
HSL: 7°, 41%, 20%
CMYK: 0, 51, 58, 72

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cedar sits at 7° on the color wheel with 41% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 41% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Cedar is rendered as rgb(72, 35, 30), where the red channel dominates at 72, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Cedar translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 51M 58Y 72K. A substantial black component (72%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cedar

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #48231E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 72, 35, 30;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#48231E',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 51%
Y: 58%
K: 72%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(72, 35, 30)
rgba(72, 35, 30, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 7° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #48231E?

#48231E is Cedar, a warm dark color with RGB values of 72, 35, 30. It has a hue of 7°, 41% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #48231E?

The RGB color code for #48231E is rgb(72, 35, 30). This means it contains 72 red, 35 green, and 30 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cedar a warm or cool color?

Cedar (#48231E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #48231E in CSS?

You can use #48231E in CSS with: background-color: #48231E; or color: #48231E; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 35, 30). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 51%, 58%, 72%.