Buttered Rum

Q: How do I use #946C05 in CSS?

You can use #946C05 in CSS with: background-color: #946C05; or color: #946C05; or as an RGB value: rgb(148, 108, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 97%, 42%.

#946C05

Buttered Rum is a warm dark color with the hex code #946C05. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 148, 108, 5 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 97%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Buttered Rum color values

HEX: #946C05
RGB: 148, 108, 5
HSL: 43°, 93%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 27, 97, 42

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Buttered Rum sits at 43° on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 93%, 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, Buttered Rum is rendered as rgb(148, 108, 5), where the red channel dominates at 148, 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, Buttered Rum translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 27M 97Y 42K. With a moderate key (42%), 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 Buttered Rum

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #946C05;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 148, 108, 5;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#946C05',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 97%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(148, 108, 5)
rgba(148, 108, 5, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 43° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #946C05?

#946C05 is Buttered Rum, a warm dark color with RGB values of 148, 108, 5. It has a hue of 43°, 93% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #946C05?

The RGB color code for #946C05 is rgb(148, 108, 5). This means it contains 148 red, 108 green, and 5 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Buttered Rum a warm or cool color?

Buttered Rum (#946C05) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #946C05 in CSS?

You can use #946C05 in CSS with: background-color: #946C05; or color: #946C05; or as an RGB value: rgb(148, 108, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 97%, 42%.