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Brown

#A0682C

Brown is a warm medium color with the hex code #A0682C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 160, 104, 44 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 35%, 72%, 37% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Brown Color Values

HEX
#A0682C
RGB
160, 104, 44
HSL
31°, 57%, 40%
CMYK
0, 35, 72, 37

About this color

Brown sits at 31° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 57% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Brown work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Brown in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 35%, 72%, 37% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Brown

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A0682C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 160, 104, 44;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A0682C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 35%
Y: 72%
K: 37%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(160, 104, 44)
rgba(160, 104, 44, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 31° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0682C?
#A0682C is Brown, a warm medium color with RGB values of 160, 104, 44. It has a hue of 31°, 57% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A0682C?
The RGB color code for #A0682C is rgb(160, 104, 44). This means it contains 160 red, 104 green, and 44 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Brown a warm or cool color?
Brown (#A0682C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A0682C in CSS?
You can use #A0682C in CSS with: background-color: #A0682C; or color: #A0682C; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 104, 44). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 35%, 72%, 37%.