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Dorado

#6F5F5D

Dorado is a warm medium color with the hex code #6F5F5D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 111, 95, 93 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 14%, 16%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dorado color values

HEX
#6F5F5D
RGB
111, 95, 93
HSL
7°, 9%, 40%
CMYK
0, 14, 16, 56

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dorado sits at 7° on the color wheel with 9% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Dorado is rendered as rgb(111, 95, 93), where the red channel dominates at 111, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Dorado translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 14M 16Y 56K. A substantial black component (56%) 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 Dorado

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6F5F5D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 111, 95, 93;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#6F5F5D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 14%
Y: 16%
K: 56%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(111, 95, 93)
rgba(111, 95, 93, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6F5F5D?
#6F5F5D is Dorado, a warm medium color with RGB values of 111, 95, 93. It has a hue of 7°, 9% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6F5F5D?
The RGB color code for #6F5F5D is rgb(111, 95, 93). This means it contains 111 red, 95 green, and 93 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dorado a warm or cool color?
Dorado (#6F5F5D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6F5F5D in CSS?
You can use #6F5F5D in CSS with: background-color: #6F5F5D; or color: #6F5F5D; or as an RGB value: rgb(111, 95, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 14%, 16%, 56%.

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