Brown Derby is a
warm dark color with the hex code #502314.
Also known as
"Flame Brown"
by Burger King
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
80, 35, 20 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 56%, 75%, 69% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Brown Derby
#502314 aka “Flame Brown” by Burger King
Brown Derby color values
- HEX
- #502314
- RGB
- 80, 35, 20
- HSL
- 15°, 60%, 20%
- CMYK
- 0, 56, 75, 69
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Brown Derby sits at 15° on the color wheel with 60% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. At 60% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Brown Derby is rendered as rgb(80, 35, 20), where the red channel dominates at 80, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Brown Derby translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 56M 75Y 69K. A substantial black component (69%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Flame Brown.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Brown Derby
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #502314;
--brand-primary-rgb: 80, 35, 20;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#502314',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 56%
Y: 75%
K: 69%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(80, 35, 20)
rgba(80, 35, 20, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Brown Derby
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Frequently asked questions
What color is #502314?
#502314 is Brown Derby, a warm dark color with RGB values of 80, 35, 20. It has a hue of 15°, 60%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #502314?
The RGB color code for #502314 is rgb(80, 35, 20). This means it contains 80 red,
35 green, and 20 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Brown Derby a warm or cool color?
Brown Derby (#502314) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #502314 in CSS?
You can use #502314 in CSS with:
background-color: #502314; or color: #502314; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 35, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 56%, 75%, 69%.