Korma

Q: How do I use #8A480F in CSS?

You can use #8A480F in CSS with: background-color: #8A480F; or color: #8A480F; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 72, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 48%, 89%, 46%.

#8A480F

Korma is a warm dark color with the hex code #8A480F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 138, 72, 15 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 48%, 89%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Korma color values

HEX: #8A480F
RGB: 138, 72, 15
HSL: 28°, 80%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 48, 89, 46

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Korma sits at 28° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Korma is rendered as rgb(138, 72, 15), where the red channel dominates at 138, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. 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 48M 89Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), 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 Korma

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8A480F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 72, 15;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8A480F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 48%
Y: 89%
K: 46%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(138, 72, 15)
rgba(138, 72, 15, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 28° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8A480F?

#8A480F is Korma, a warm dark color with RGB values of 138, 72, 15. It has a hue of 28°, 80% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8A480F?

The RGB color code for #8A480F is rgb(138, 72, 15). This means it contains 138 red, 72 green, and 15 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Korma a warm or cool color?

Korma (#8A480F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8A480F in CSS?

You can use #8A480F in CSS with: background-color: #8A480F; or color: #8A480F; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 72, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 48%, 89%, 46%.