Sandal

Q: How do I use #A47E5B in CSS?

You can use #A47E5B in CSS with: background-color: #A47E5B; or color: #A47E5B; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 126, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 23%, 45%, 36%.

#A47E5B

Sandal is a warm medium color with the hex code #A47E5B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 164, 126, 91 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 23%, 45%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sandal color values

HEX: #A47E5B
RGB: 164, 126, 91
HSL: 29°, 29%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 23, 45, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sandal sits at 29° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. 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, Sandal is rendered as rgb(164, 126, 91), where the red channel dominates at 164, giving the color a clear red cast. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Sandal translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 23M 45Y 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 Sandal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A47E5B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 164, 126, 91;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A47E5B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 23%
Y: 45%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(164, 126, 91)
rgba(164, 126, 91, 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 #A47E5B?

#A47E5B is Sandal, a warm medium color with RGB values of 164, 126, 91. It has a hue of 29°, 29% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A47E5B?

The RGB color code for #A47E5B is rgb(164, 126, 91). This means it contains 164 red, 126 green, and 91 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Sandal a warm or cool color?

Sandal (#A47E5B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A47E5B in CSS?

You can use #A47E5B in CSS with: background-color: #A47E5B; or color: #A47E5B; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 126, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 23%, 45%, 36%.