Totem Pole is a
warm dark color with the hex code #961903.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
150, 25, 3 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 83%, 98%, 41% for print applications.
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Totem Pole
#961903
Totem Pole color values
- HEX
- #961903
- RGB
- 150, 25, 3
- HSL
- 9°, 96%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 83, 98, 41
Shades & tints
About this color
Totem Pole sits at 9° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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, Totem Pole is rendered as rgb(150, 25, 3), where the red channel dominates at 150, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Totem Pole translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 83M 98Y 41K. With a moderate key (41%), 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 Totem Pole
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #961903;
--brand-primary-rgb: 150, 25, 3;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#961903',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 83%
Y: 98%
K: 41% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(150, 25, 3)
rgba(150, 25, 3, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #961903?
What is the RGB value of #961903?
Is Totem Pole a warm or cool color?
How do I use #961903 in CSS?
background-color: #961903; or color: #961903; or as an RGB value: rgb(150, 25, 3). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 83%, 98%, 41%.