Skip to main content

Bourbon

#B36B19

Bourbon is a warm medium color with the hex code #B36B19. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 179, 107, 25 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 40%, 86%, 30% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bourbon color values

HEX
#B36B19
RGB
179, 107, 25
HSL
32°, 75%, 40%
CMYK
0, 40, 86, 30

About this color

Bourbon sits at 32° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 75% 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, Bourbon is rendered as rgb(179, 107, 25), where the red channel dominates at 179, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. 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, Bourbon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 40M 86Y 30K. With a moderate key (30%), 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.

How to use Bourbon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B36B19;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 107, 25;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B36B19',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 40%
Y: 86%
K: 30%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(179, 107, 25)
rgba(179, 107, 25, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B36B19?
#B36B19 is Bourbon, a warm medium color with RGB values of 179, 107, 25. It has a hue of 32°, 75% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B36B19?
The RGB color code for #B36B19 is rgb(179, 107, 25). This means it contains 179 red, 107 green, and 25 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Bourbon a warm or cool color?
Bourbon (#B36B19) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B36B19 in CSS?
You can use #B36B19 in CSS with: background-color: #B36B19; or color: #B36B19; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 107, 25). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 40%, 86%, 30%.