Lemon Ginger

Q: How do I use #AA9822 in CSS?

You can use #AA9822 in CSS with: background-color: #AA9822; or color: #AA9822; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 152, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 11%, 80%, 33%.

#AA9822

Lemon Ginger is a warm medium color with the hex code #AA9822. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 170, 152, 34 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 11%, 80%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lemon Ginger color values

HEX: #AA9822
RGB: 170, 152, 34
HSL: 52°, 67%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 11, 80, 33

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lemon Ginger sits at 52° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 67% 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, Lemon Ginger is rendered as rgb(170, 152, 34), where the red channel dominates at 170, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. 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, Lemon Ginger translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 11M 80Y 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 Lemon Ginger

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AA9822;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 170, 152, 34;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AA9822',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 11%
Y: 80%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(170, 152, 34)
rgba(170, 152, 34, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 52° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AA9822?

#AA9822 is Lemon Ginger, a warm medium color with RGB values of 170, 152, 34. It has a hue of 52°, 67% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AA9822?

The RGB color code for #AA9822 is rgb(170, 152, 34). This means it contains 170 red, 152 green, and 34 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lemon Ginger a warm or cool color?

Lemon Ginger (#AA9822) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AA9822 in CSS?

You can use #AA9822 in CSS with: background-color: #AA9822; or color: #AA9822; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 152, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 11%, 80%, 33%.