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Carnaby Tan

#5B300B

Carnaby Tan is a warm dark color with the hex code #5B300B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 91, 48, 11 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 47%, 88%, 64% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Carnaby Tan color values

HEX
#5B300B
RGB
91, 48, 11
HSL
28°, 78%, 20%
CMYK
0, 47, 88, 64

About this color

Carnaby Tan sits at 28° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 78% 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, Carnaby Tan is rendered as rgb(91, 48, 11), where the red channel dominates at 91, 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, Carnaby Tan translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 47M 88Y 64K. A substantial black component (64%) 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.

How to use Carnaby Tan

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5B300B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 91, 48, 11;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5B300B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 47%
Y: 88%
K: 64%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(91, 48, 11)
rgba(91, 48, 11, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5B300B?
#5B300B is Carnaby Tan, a warm dark color with RGB values of 91, 48, 11. It has a hue of 28°, 78% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5B300B?
The RGB color code for #5B300B is rgb(91, 48, 11). This means it contains 91 red, 48 green, and 11 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Carnaby Tan a warm or cool color?
Carnaby Tan (#5B300B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5B300B in CSS?
You can use #5B300B in CSS with: background-color: #5B300B; or color: #5B300B; or as an RGB value: rgb(91, 48, 11). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 47%, 88%, 64%.