Brown Derby is a
warm dark color with the hex code #522C1E.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
82, 44, 30 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 46%, 63%, 68% for print applications.
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Brown Derby
#522C1E
Brown Derby color values
- HEX
- #522C1E
- RGB
- 82, 44, 30
- HSL
- 16°, 46%, 22%
- CMYK
- 0, 46, 63, 68
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Brown Derby sits at 16° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 22% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% 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(82, 44, 30), where the red channel dominates at 82, 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 46M 63Y 68K. A substantial black component (68%) 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: #522C1E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 82, 44, 30;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#522C1E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 46%
Y: 63%
K: 68%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(82, 44, 30)
rgba(82, 44, 30, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #522C1E?
#522C1E is Brown Derby, a warm dark color with RGB values of 82, 44, 30. It has a hue of 16°, 46%
saturation, and 22% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #522C1E?
The RGB color code for #522C1E is rgb(82, 44, 30). This means it contains 82 red,
44 green, and 30 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Brown Derby a warm or cool color?
Brown Derby (#522C1E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #522C1E in CSS?
You can use #522C1E in CSS with:
background-color: #522C1E; or color: #522C1E; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 44, 30). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 46%, 63%, 68%.