Metallic Bronze is a
warm dark color with the hex code #48391E.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
72, 57, 30 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 21%, 58%, 72% for print applications.
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Metallic Bronze
#48391E
Metallic Bronze color values
- HEX
- #48391E
- RGB
- 72, 57, 30
- HSL
- 39°, 41%, 20%
- CMYK
- 0, 21, 58, 72
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Metallic Bronze sits at 39° on the color wheel with 41% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the orange-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, Metallic Bronze is rendered as rgb(72, 57, 30), where the red channel dominates at 72, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Metallic Bronze translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 21M 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 Metallic Bronze
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #48391E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 72, 57, 30;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#48391E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 21%
Y: 58%
K: 72%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(72, 57, 30)
rgba(72, 57, 30, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #48391E?
#48391E is Metallic Bronze, a warm dark color with RGB values of 72, 57, 30. It has a hue of 39°, 41%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #48391E?
The RGB color code for #48391E is rgb(72, 57, 30). This means it contains 72 red,
57 green, and 30 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Metallic Bronze a warm or cool color?
Metallic Bronze (#48391E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #48391E in CSS?
You can use #48391E in CSS with:
background-color: #48391E; or color: #48391E; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 57, 30). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 21%, 58%, 72%.