Cadillac

Q: How do I use #AA556F in CSS?

You can use #AA556F in CSS with: background-color: #AA556F; or color: #AA556F; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 85, 111). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 50%, 35%, 33%.

#AA556F

Cadillac is a warm medium color with the hex code #AA556F. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 170, 85, 111 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 50%, 35%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cadillac color values

HEX: #AA556F
RGB: 170, 85, 111
HSL: 342°, 33%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 50, 35, 33

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cadillac sits at 342° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Cadillac is rendered as rgb(170, 85, 111), where the red channel dominates at 170, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Cadillac translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 50M 35Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), 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 Cadillac

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AA556F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 170, 85, 111;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AA556F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 50%
Y: 35%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(170, 85, 111)
rgba(170, 85, 111, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 342° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AA556F?

#AA556F is Cadillac, a warm medium color with RGB values of 170, 85, 111. It has a hue of 342°, 33% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AA556F?

The RGB color code for #AA556F is rgb(170, 85, 111). This means it contains 170 red, 85 green, and 111 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cadillac a warm or cool color?

Cadillac (#AA556F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AA556F in CSS?

You can use #AA556F in CSS with: background-color: #AA556F; or color: #AA556F; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 85, 111). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 50%, 35%, 33%.