Earth Brown

Q: How do I use #A16C5E in CSS?

You can use #A16C5E in CSS with: background-color: #A16C5E; or color: #A16C5E; or as an RGB value: rgb(161, 108, 94). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 33%, 42%, 37%.

#A16C5E

Earth Brown is a warm medium color with the hex code #A16C5E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 161, 108, 94 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 33%, 42%, 37% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Earth Brown Color Values

HEX: #A16C5E
RGB: 161, 108, 94
HSL: 13°, 26%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 33, 42, 37

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Earth Brown sits at 13° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 26% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Earth 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 Earth Brown in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 33%, 42%, 37% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Earth Brown

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A16C5E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 161, 108, 94;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A16C5E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 33%
Y: 42%
K: 37%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(161, 108, 94)
rgba(161, 108, 94, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

12 brand s with colors near 13° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A16C5E?

#A16C5E is Earth Brown, a warm medium color with RGB values of 161, 108, 94. It has a hue of 13°, 26% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A16C5E?

The RGB color code for #A16C5E is rgb(161, 108, 94). This means it contains 161 red, 108 green, and 94 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Earth Brown a warm or cool color?

Earth Brown (#A16C5E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A16C5E in CSS?

You can use #A16C5E in CSS with: background-color: #A16C5E; or color: #A16C5E; or as an RGB value: rgb(161, 108, 94). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 33%, 42%, 37%.