Earth Brown

Q: How do I use #8B6241 in CSS?

You can use #8B6241 in CSS with: background-color: #8B6241; or color: #8B6241; or as an RGB value: rgb(139, 98, 65). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 29%, 53%, 45%.

#8B6241

Earth Brown is a warm medium color with the hex code #8B6241. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 139, 98, 65 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 29%, 53%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Earth Brown Color Values

HEX: #8B6241
RGB: 139, 98, 65
HSL: 27°, 36%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 29, 53, 45

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Earth Brown sits at 27° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 36% 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%, 29%, 53%, 45% 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: #8B6241;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 139, 98, 65;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8B6241',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 29%
Y: 53%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(139, 98, 65)
rgba(139, 98, 65, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 27° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B6241?

#8B6241 is Earth Brown, a warm medium color with RGB values of 139, 98, 65. It has a hue of 27°, 36% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8B6241?

The RGB color code for #8B6241 is rgb(139, 98, 65). This means it contains 139 red, 98 green, and 65 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Earth Brown a warm or cool color?

Earth Brown (#8B6241) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8B6241 in CSS?

You can use #8B6241 in CSS with: background-color: #8B6241; or color: #8B6241; or as an RGB value: rgb(139, 98, 65). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 29%, 53%, 45%.