Hot Toddy

Q: How do I use #AD8305 in CSS?

You can use #AD8305 in CSS with: background-color: #AD8305; or color: #AD8305; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 131, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 24%, 97%, 32%.

#AD8305

Hot Toddy is a warm dark color with the hex code #AD8305. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 131, 5 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 24%, 97%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hot Toddy color values

HEX: #AD8305
RGB: 173, 131, 5
HSL: 45°, 94%, 35%
CMYK: 0, 24, 97, 32

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Hot Toddy sits at 45° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, 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, Hot Toddy is rendered as rgb(173, 131, 5), where the red channel dominates at 173, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Hot Toddy translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 24M 97Y 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 Hot Toddy

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AD8305;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 131, 5;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AD8305',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 24%
Y: 97%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(173, 131, 5)
rgba(173, 131, 5, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 45° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AD8305?

#AD8305 is Hot Toddy, a warm dark color with RGB values of 173, 131, 5. It has a hue of 45°, 94% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AD8305?

The RGB color code for #AD8305 is rgb(173, 131, 5). This means it contains 173 red, 131 green, and 5 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Hot Toddy a warm or cool color?

Hot Toddy (#AD8305) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AD8305 in CSS?

You can use #AD8305 in CSS with: background-color: #AD8305; or color: #AD8305; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 131, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 24%, 97%, 32%.