Earth Brown is a
warm medium color with the hex code #8A6142.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
138, 97, 66 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 30%, 52%, 46% for print applications.
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Earth Brown
#8A6142
Earth Brown Color Values
- HEX
- #8A6142
- RGB
- 138, 97, 66
- HSL
- 26°, 35%, 40%
- CMYK
- 0, 30, 52, 46
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Earth Brown sits at 26° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 35% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated 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%, 30%, 52%, 46% 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: #8A6142;
--brand-primary-rgb: 138, 97, 66;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8A6142',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 30%
Y: 52%
K: 46%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(138, 97, 66)
rgba(138, 97, 66, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
11 brand s with colors near 26° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8A6142?
#8A6142 is Earth Brown, a warm medium color with RGB values of 138, 97, 66. It has a hue of 26°, 35%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8A6142?
The RGB color code for #8A6142 is rgb(138, 97, 66). This means it contains 138 red,
97 green, and 66 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Earth Brown a warm or cool color?
Earth Brown (#8A6142) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8A6142 in CSS?
You can use #8A6142 in CSS with:
background-color: #8A6142; or color: #8A6142; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 97, 66). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 30%, 52%, 46%.