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Spicy Mustard

#7E651B

Spicy Mustard is a warm dark color with the hex code #7E651B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 126, 101, 27 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 79%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Spicy Mustard color values

HEX
#7E651B
RGB
126, 101, 27
HSL
45°, 65%, 30%
CMYK
0, 20, 79, 51

About this color

Spicy Mustard sits at 45° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 65% 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, Spicy Mustard is rendered as rgb(126, 101, 27), where the red channel dominates at 126, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Spicy Mustard translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 20M 79Y 51K. A substantial black component (51%) 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 Spicy Mustard

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7E651B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 126, 101, 27;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7E651B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 79%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(126, 101, 27)
rgba(126, 101, 27, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7E651B?
#7E651B is Spicy Mustard, a warm dark color with RGB values of 126, 101, 27. It has a hue of 45°, 65% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7E651B?
The RGB color code for #7E651B is rgb(126, 101, 27). This means it contains 126 red, 101 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Spicy Mustard a warm or cool color?
Spicy Mustard (#7E651B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7E651B in CSS?
You can use #7E651B in CSS with: background-color: #7E651B; or color: #7E651B; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 101, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 79%, 51%.