Mandalay

Q: How do I use #A57927 in CSS?

You can use #A57927 in CSS with: background-color: #A57927; or color: #A57927; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 121, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 76%, 35%.

#A57927

Mandalay is a warm medium color with the hex code #A57927. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 165, 121, 39 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 76%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mandalay color values

HEX: #A57927
RGB: 165, 121, 39
HSL: 39°, 62%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 27, 76, 35

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mandalay sits at 39° on the color wheel with 62% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 62% 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, Mandalay is rendered as rgb(165, 121, 39), where the red channel dominates at 165, giving the color a clear red cast. 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, Mandalay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 27M 76Y 35K. With a moderate key (35%), 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 Mandalay

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A57927;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 165, 121, 39;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A57927',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 76%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(165, 121, 39)
rgba(165, 121, 39, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 39° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A57927?

#A57927 is Mandalay, a warm medium color with RGB values of 165, 121, 39. It has a hue of 39°, 62% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A57927?

The RGB color code for #A57927 is rgb(165, 121, 39). This means it contains 165 red, 121 green, and 39 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Mandalay a warm or cool color?

Mandalay (#A57927) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A57927 in CSS?

You can use #A57927 in CSS with: background-color: #A57927; or color: #A57927; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 121, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 76%, 35%.