Strong Amber

Q: How do I use #AA9422 in CSS?

You can use #AA9422 in CSS with: background-color: #AA9422; or color: #AA9422; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 148, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 80%, 33%.

#AA9422

Strong Amber is a warm medium color with the hex code #AA9422. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 170, 148, 34 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 13%, 80%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Strong Amber Color Values

HEX: #AA9422
RGB: 170, 148, 34
HSL: 50°, 67%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 13, 80, 33

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Strong Amber sits at 50° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 67% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Strong Amber work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Strong Amber in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 13%, 80%, 33% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Strong Amber

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AA9422;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 170, 148, 34;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AA9422',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 13%
Y: 80%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(170, 148, 34)
rgba(170, 148, 34, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 50° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA9422?

#AA9422 is Strong Amber, a warm medium color with RGB values of 170, 148, 34. It has a hue of 50°, 67% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AA9422?

The RGB color code for #AA9422 is rgb(170, 148, 34). This means it contains 170 red, 148 green, and 34 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Strong Amber a warm or cool color?

Strong Amber (#AA9422) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AA9422 in CSS?

You can use #AA9422 in CSS with: background-color: #AA9422; or color: #AA9422; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 148, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 80%, 33%.