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Brown

#8B660E

Brown is a warm dark color with the hex code #8B660E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 139, 102, 14 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 90%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Brown Color Values

HEX
#8B660E
RGB
139, 102, 14
HSL
42°, 82%, 30%
CMYK
0, 27, 90, 45

About this color

Brown sits at 42° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 82% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, warm colors like Brown work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Brown in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 27%, 90%, 45% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Brown

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8B660E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 139, 102, 14;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8B660E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 90%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(139, 102, 14)
rgba(139, 102, 14, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 42° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B660E?
#8B660E is Brown, a warm dark color with RGB values of 139, 102, 14. It has a hue of 42°, 82% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8B660E?
The RGB color code for #8B660E is rgb(139, 102, 14). This means it contains 139 red, 102 green, and 14 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Brown a warm or cool color?
Brown (#8B660E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8B660E in CSS?
You can use #8B660E in CSS with: background-color: #8B660E; or color: #8B660E; or as an RGB value: rgb(139, 102, 14). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 90%, 45%.