Brown Derby is a
warm dark color with the hex code #4B281B.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
75, 40, 27 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 47%, 64%, 71% for print applications.
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Brown Derby
#4B281B
Brown Derby color values
- HEX
- #4B281B
- RGB
- 75, 40, 27
- HSL
- 16°, 47%, 20%
- CMYK
- 0, 47, 64, 71
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Brown Derby sits at 16° on the color wheel with 47% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 47% 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, Brown Derby is rendered as rgb(75, 40, 27), where the red channel dominates at 75, 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, Brown Derby translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 47M 64Y 71K. A substantial black component (71%) 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 Brown Derby
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #4B281B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 75, 40, 27;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#4B281B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 47%
Y: 64%
K: 71%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(75, 40, 27)
rgba(75, 40, 27, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #4B281B?
#4B281B is Brown Derby, a warm dark color with RGB values of 75, 40, 27. It has a hue of 16°, 47%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #4B281B?
The RGB color code for #4B281B is rgb(75, 40, 27). This means it contains 75 red,
40 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Brown Derby a warm or cool color?
Brown Derby (#4B281B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4B281B in CSS?
You can use #4B281B in CSS with:
background-color: #4B281B; or color: #4B281B; or as an RGB value: rgb(75, 40, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 47%, 64%, 71%.