Nutmeg is a
warm dark color with the hex code #7A3A1F.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
122, 58, 31 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 52%, 75%, 52% for print applications.
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Nutmeg
#7A3A1F
Nutmeg color values
- HEX
- #7A3A1F
- RGB
- 122, 58, 31
- HSL
- 18°, 59%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 52, 75, 52
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Nutmeg sits at 18° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% 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(122, 58, 31), where the red channel dominates at 122, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. 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 52M 75Y 52K. A substantial black component (52%) 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 Nutmeg
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #7A3A1F;
--brand-primary-rgb: 122, 58, 31;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#7A3A1F',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 52%
Y: 75%
K: 52%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(122, 58, 31)
rgba(122, 58, 31, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #7A3A1F?
#7A3A1F is Nutmeg, a warm dark color with RGB values of 122, 58, 31. It has a hue of 18°, 59%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #7A3A1F?
The RGB color code for #7A3A1F is rgb(122, 58, 31). This means it contains 122 red,
58 green, and 31 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Nutmeg a warm or cool color?
Nutmeg (#7A3A1F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7A3A1F in CSS?
You can use #7A3A1F in CSS with:
background-color: #7A3A1F; or color: #7A3A1F; or as an RGB value: rgb(122, 58, 31). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 52%, 75%, 52%.