Copper

Q: How do I use #A46428 in CSS?

You can use #A46428 in CSS with: background-color: #A46428; or color: #A46428; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 100, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 76%, 36%.

#A46428

Copper is a warm medium color with the hex code #A46428. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 164, 100, 40 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 39%, 76%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Copper color values

HEX: #A46428
RGB: 164, 100, 40
HSL: 29°, 61%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 39, 76, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Copper sits at 29° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 61% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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, Copper is rendered as rgb(164, 100, 40), where the red channel dominates at 164, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Copper translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 39M 76Y 36K. With a moderate key (36%), 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 Copper

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A46428;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 164, 100, 40;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A46428',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 39%
Y: 76%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(164, 100, 40)
rgba(164, 100, 40, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 29° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A46428?

#A46428 is Copper, a warm medium color with RGB values of 164, 100, 40. It has a hue of 29°, 61% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A46428?

The RGB color code for #A46428 is rgb(164, 100, 40). This means it contains 164 red, 100 green, and 40 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Copper a warm or cool color?

Copper (#A46428) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A46428 in CSS?

You can use #A46428 in CSS with: background-color: #A46428; or color: #A46428; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 100, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 76%, 36%.