Gurkha

Q: How do I use #948D6B in CSS?

You can use #948D6B in CSS with: background-color: #948D6B; or color: #948D6B; or as an RGB value: rgb(148, 141, 107). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 28%, 42%.

#948D6B

Gurkha is a warm medium color with the hex code #948D6B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 148, 141, 107 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 28%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gurkha color values

HEX: #948D6B
RGB: 148, 141, 107
HSL: 50°, 16%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 5, 28, 42

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gurkha sits at 50° on the color wheel with 16% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 16% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Gurkha is rendered as rgb(148, 141, 107), where the red channel dominates at 148, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Gurkha translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 5M 28Y 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 Gurkha

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #948D6B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 148, 141, 107;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#948D6B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 28%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(148, 141, 107)
rgba(148, 141, 107, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 50° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #948D6B?

#948D6B is Gurkha, a warm medium color with RGB values of 148, 141, 107. It has a hue of 50°, 16% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #948D6B?

The RGB color code for #948D6B is rgb(148, 141, 107). This means it contains 148 red, 141 green, and 107 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gurkha a warm or cool color?

Gurkha (#948D6B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #948D6B in CSS?

You can use #948D6B in CSS with: background-color: #948D6B; or color: #948D6B; or as an RGB value: rgb(148, 141, 107). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 28%, 42%.