Zorba

Q: How do I use #A99889 in CSS?

You can use #A99889 in CSS with: background-color: #A99889; or color: #A99889; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 152, 137). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 19%, 34%.

#A99889

Zorba is a warm light color with the hex code #A99889. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 169, 152, 137 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 10%, 19%, 34% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Zorba color values

HEX: #A99889
RGB: 169, 152, 137
HSL: 28°, 16%, 60%
CMYK: 0, 10, 19, 34

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Zorba sits at 28° on the color wheel with 16% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 16% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Zorba is rendered as rgb(169, 152, 137), where the red channel dominates at 169, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Zorba translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 10M 19Y 34K. With a moderate key (34%), 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 Zorba

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A99889;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 169, 152, 137;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A99889',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 10%
Y: 19%
K: 34%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(169, 152, 137)
rgba(169, 152, 137, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 28° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A99889?

#A99889 is Zorba, a warm light color with RGB values of 169, 152, 137. It has a hue of 28°, 16% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A99889?

The RGB color code for #A99889 is rgb(169, 152, 137). This means it contains 169 red, 152 green, and 137 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Zorba a warm or cool color?

Zorba (#A99889) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A99889 in CSS?

You can use #A99889 in CSS with: background-color: #A99889; or color: #A99889; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 152, 137). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 19%, 34%.