Fiery Orange

Q: How do I use #AD4E00 in CSS?

You can use #AD4E00 in CSS with: background-color: #AD4E00; or color: #AD4E00; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 78, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 55%, 100%, 32%.

#AD4E00

Fiery Orange is a warm dark color with the hex code #AD4E00. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 78, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 55%, 100%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Fiery Orange color values

HEX: #AD4E00
RGB: 173, 78, 0
HSL: 27°, 100%, 34%
CMYK: 0, 55, 100, 32

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Fiery Orange sits at 27° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 34% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Fiery Orange is rendered as rgb(173, 78, 0), where the red channel dominates at 173, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Fiery Orange translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 55M 100Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), 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 Fiery Orange

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AD4E00;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 78, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AD4E00',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 55%
Y: 100%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(173, 78, 0)
rgba(173, 78, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 27° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AD4E00?

#AD4E00 is Fiery Orange, a warm dark color with RGB values of 173, 78, 0. It has a hue of 27°, 100% saturation, and 34% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AD4E00?

The RGB color code for #AD4E00 is rgb(173, 78, 0). This means it contains 173 red, 78 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Fiery Orange a warm or cool color?

Fiery Orange (#AD4E00) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AD4E00 in CSS?

You can use #AD4E00 in CSS with: background-color: #AD4E00; or color: #AD4E00; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 78, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 55%, 100%, 32%.