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Strong Amber

#B38C00

Strong Amber is a warm dark color with the hex code #B38C00. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 179, 140, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 22%, 100%, 30% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Strong Amber Color Values

HEX
#B38C00
RGB
179, 140, 0
HSL
47°, 100%, 35%
CMYK
0, 22, 100, 30

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Strong Amber sits at 47° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 35% 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%, 22%, 100%, 30% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Strong Amber

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B38C00;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 140, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B38C00',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 22%
Y: 100%
K: 30%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(179, 140, 0)
rgba(179, 140, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 47° on the color wheel

Google logo
Google
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Visa logo
Visa
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B38C00?
#B38C00 is Strong Amber, a warm dark color with RGB values of 179, 140, 0. It has a hue of 47°, 100% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B38C00?
The RGB color code for #B38C00 is rgb(179, 140, 0). This means it contains 179 red, 140 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Strong Amber a warm or cool color?
Strong Amber (#B38C00) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B38C00 in CSS?
You can use #B38C00 in CSS with: background-color: #B38C00; or color: #B38C00; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 140, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 100%, 30%.

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