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Korma

#874D12

Korma is a warm dark color with the hex code #874D12. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 135, 77, 18 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 43%, 87%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Korma color values

HEX
#874D12
RGB
135, 77, 18
HSL
30°, 76%, 30%
CMYK
0, 43, 87, 47

About this color

Korma sits at 30° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 76% 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, Korma is rendered as rgb(135, 77, 18), where the red channel dominates at 135, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Korma translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 43M 87Y 47K. With a moderate key (47%), 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.

How to use Korma

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #874D12;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 135, 77, 18;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#874D12',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 43%
Y: 87%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(135, 77, 18)
rgba(135, 77, 18, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #874D12?
#874D12 is Korma, a warm dark color with RGB values of 135, 77, 18. It has a hue of 30°, 76% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #874D12?
The RGB color code for #874D12 is rgb(135, 77, 18). This means it contains 135 red, 77 green, and 18 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Korma a warm or cool color?
Korma (#874D12) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #874D12 in CSS?
You can use #874D12 in CSS with: background-color: #874D12; or color: #874D12; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 77, 18). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 43%, 87%, 47%.