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Nutmeg

#773B22

Nutmeg is a warm dark color with the hex code #773B22. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 119, 59, 34 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 50%, 71%, 53% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Nutmeg color values

HEX
#773B22
RGB
119, 59, 34
HSL
18°, 56%, 30%
CMYK
0, 50, 71, 53

About this color

Nutmeg sits at 18° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% 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, Nutmeg is rendered as rgb(119, 59, 34), where the red channel dominates at 119, 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, Nutmeg translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 50M 71Y 53K. A substantial black component (53%) 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 Nutmeg

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #773B22;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 119, 59, 34;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#773B22',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 50%
Y: 71%
K: 53%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(119, 59, 34)
rgba(119, 59, 34, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #773B22?
#773B22 is Nutmeg, a warm dark color with RGB values of 119, 59, 34. It has a hue of 18°, 56% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #773B22?
The RGB color code for #773B22 is rgb(119, 59, 34). This means it contains 119 red, 59 green, and 34 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Nutmeg a warm or cool color?
Nutmeg (#773B22) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #773B22 in CSS?
You can use #773B22 in CSS with: background-color: #773B22; or color: #773B22; or as an RGB value: rgb(119, 59, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 50%, 71%, 53%.