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Yellow Metal

#6C5D2D

Yellow Metal is a warm dark color with the hex code #6C5D2D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 108, 93, 45 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 14%, 58%, 58% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Yellow Metal color values

HEX
#6C5D2D
RGB
108, 93, 45
HSL
46°, 41%, 30%
CMYK
0, 14, 58, 58

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Yellow Metal sits at 46° on the color wheel with 41% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow 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, Yellow Metal is rendered as rgb(108, 93, 45), where the red channel dominates at 108, 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, Yellow Metal translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 14M 58Y 58K. A substantial black component (58%) 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Yellow Metal

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6C5D2D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 108, 93, 45;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#6C5D2D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 14%
Y: 58%
K: 58%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(108, 93, 45)
rgba(108, 93, 45, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 46° on the color wheel

Elastic logo
Elastic
Google logo
Google
Lamborghini logo
Lamborghini
Rivian logo
Rivian

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6C5D2D?
#6C5D2D is Yellow Metal, a warm dark color with RGB values of 108, 93, 45. It has a hue of 46°, 41% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6C5D2D?
The RGB color code for #6C5D2D is rgb(108, 93, 45). This means it contains 108 red, 93 green, and 45 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Yellow Metal a warm or cool color?
Yellow Metal (#6C5D2D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6C5D2D in CSS?
You can use #6C5D2D in CSS with: background-color: #6C5D2D; or color: #6C5D2D; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 93, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 14%, 58%, 58%.

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