Clay Creek

Q: How do I use #817D4B in CSS?

You can use #817D4B in CSS with: background-color: #817D4B; or color: #817D4B; or as an RGB value: rgb(129, 125, 75). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 42%, 49%.

#817D4B

Clay Creek is a warm medium color with the hex code #817D4B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 129, 125, 75 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 42%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Clay Creek color values

HEX: #817D4B
RGB: 129, 125, 75
HSL: 56°, 26%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 3, 42, 49

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Clay Creek sits at 56° on the color wheel with 26% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 26% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. 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, Clay Creek is rendered as rgb(129, 125, 75), where the red channel dominates at 129, 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, Clay Creek translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 3M 42Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Clay Creek

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #817D4B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 129, 125, 75;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#817D4B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 42%
K: 49%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(129, 125, 75)
rgba(129, 125, 75, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 56° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #817D4B?

#817D4B is Clay Creek, a warm medium color with RGB values of 129, 125, 75. It has a hue of 56°, 26% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #817D4B?

The RGB color code for #817D4B is rgb(129, 125, 75). This means it contains 129 red, 125 green, and 75 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Clay Creek a warm or cool color?

Clay Creek (#817D4B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #817D4B in CSS?

You can use #817D4B in CSS with: background-color: #817D4B; or color: #817D4B; or as an RGB value: rgb(129, 125, 75). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 42%, 49%.