Marigold

Q: How do I use #B18C1B in CSS?

You can use #B18C1B in CSS with: background-color: #B18C1B; or color: #B18C1B; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 140, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 21%, 85%, 31%.

#B18C1B

Marigold is a warm medium color with the hex code #B18C1B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 177, 140, 27 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 21%, 85%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Marigold color values

HEX: #B18C1B
RGB: 177, 140, 27
HSL: 45°, 74%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 21, 85, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Marigold sits at 45° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 74% 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, Marigold is rendered as rgb(177, 140, 27), where the red channel dominates at 177, giving the color a clear red cast. 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, Marigold translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 21M 85Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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 Marigold

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B18C1B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 177, 140, 27;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B18C1B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 21%
Y: 85%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(177, 140, 27)
rgba(177, 140, 27, 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 #B18C1B?

#B18C1B is Marigold, a warm medium color with RGB values of 177, 140, 27. It has a hue of 45°, 74% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B18C1B?

The RGB color code for #B18C1B is rgb(177, 140, 27). This means it contains 177 red, 140 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Marigold a warm or cool color?

Marigold (#B18C1B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B18C1B in CSS?

You can use #B18C1B in CSS with: background-color: #B18C1B; or color: #B18C1B; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 140, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 21%, 85%, 31%.