Potters Clay

Q: How do I use #955937 in CSS?

You can use #955937 in CSS with: background-color: #955937; or color: #955937; or as an RGB value: rgb(149, 89, 55). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 40%, 63%, 42%.

#955937

Potters Clay is a warm medium color with the hex code #955937. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 149, 89, 55 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 40%, 63%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Potters Clay color values

HEX: #955937
RGB: 149, 89, 55
HSL: 22°, 46%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 40, 63, 42

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Potters Clay sits at 22° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Potters Clay is rendered as rgb(149, 89, 55), where the red channel dominates at 149, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Potters Clay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 40M 63Y 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 Potters Clay

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #955937;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 149, 89, 55;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#955937',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 40%
Y: 63%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(149, 89, 55)
rgba(149, 89, 55, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 22° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #955937?

#955937 is Potters Clay, a warm medium color with RGB values of 149, 89, 55. It has a hue of 22°, 46% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #955937?

The RGB color code for #955937 is rgb(149, 89, 55). This means it contains 149 red, 89 green, and 55 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Potters Clay a warm or cool color?

Potters Clay (#955937) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #955937 in CSS?

You can use #955937 in CSS with: background-color: #955937; or color: #955937; or as an RGB value: rgb(149, 89, 55). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 40%, 63%, 42%.