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Earth Brown

#826F4A

Earth Brown is a warm medium color with the hex code #826F4A. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 130, 111, 74 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 15%, 43%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Earth Brown Color Values

HEX
#826F4A
RGB
130, 111, 74
HSL
40°, 27%, 40%
CMYK
0, 15, 43, 49

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Earth Brown sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 27% saturation and 40% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Earth Brown work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Earth Brown in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 15%, 43%, 49% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Earth Brown

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #826F4A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 130, 111, 74;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#826F4A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 15%
Y: 43%
K: 49%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(130, 111, 74)
rgba(130, 111, 74, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 40° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Amazon logo
Amazon
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #826F4A?
#826F4A is Earth Brown, a warm medium color with RGB values of 130, 111, 74. It has a hue of 40°, 27% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #826F4A?
The RGB color code for #826F4A is rgb(130, 111, 74). This means it contains 130 red, 111 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Earth Brown a warm or cool color?
Earth Brown (#826F4A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #826F4A in CSS?
You can use #826F4A in CSS with: background-color: #826F4A; or color: #826F4A; or as an RGB value: rgb(130, 111, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 15%, 43%, 49%.

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