Sepia is a
warm dark color with the hex code #714219.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
113, 66, 25 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 42%, 78%, 56% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Sepia
#714219
Sepia color values
- HEX
- #714219
- RGB
- 113, 66, 25
- HSL
- 28°, 64%, 27%
- CMYK
- 0, 42, 78, 56
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sepia sits at 28° on the color wheel with 64% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 64% 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, Sepia is rendered as rgb(113, 66, 25), where the red channel dominates at 113, 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, Sepia translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 42M 78Y 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Sepia
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #714219;
--brand-primary-rgb: 113, 66, 25;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#714219',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 42%
Y: 78%
K: 56%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(113, 66, 25)
rgba(113, 66, 25, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 28° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #714219?
#714219 is Sepia, a warm dark color with RGB values of 113, 66, 25. It has a hue of 28°, 64%
saturation, and 27% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #714219?
The RGB color code for #714219 is rgb(113, 66, 25). This means it contains 113 red,
66 green, and 25 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sepia a warm or cool color?
Sepia (#714219) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #714219 in CSS?
You can use #714219 in CSS with:
background-color: #714219; or color: #714219; or as an RGB value: rgb(113, 66, 25). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 42%, 78%, 56%.