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Strong Amber

#AD8500

Strong Amber is a warm dark color with the hex code #AD8500. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 133, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 23%, 100%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Strong Amber Color Values

HEX
#AD8500
RGB
173, 133, 0
HSL
46°, 100%, 34%
CMYK
0, 23, 100, 32

About this color

Strong Amber sits at 46° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 34% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, warm colors like Strong Amber work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Strong Amber in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 23%, 100%, 32% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Strong Amber

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AD8500;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 133, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AD8500',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 23%
Y: 100%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(173, 133, 0)
rgba(173, 133, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

7 brand s with colors near 46° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD8500?
#AD8500 is Strong Amber, a warm dark color with RGB values of 173, 133, 0. It has a hue of 46°, 100% saturation, and 34% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AD8500?
The RGB color code for #AD8500 is rgb(173, 133, 0). This means it contains 173 red, 133 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Strong Amber a warm or cool color?
Strong Amber (#AD8500) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AD8500 in CSS?
You can use #AD8500 in CSS with: background-color: #AD8500; or color: #AD8500; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 133, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 23%, 100%, 32%.