La Rioja is a
neutral medium color with the hex code #B3CD32.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
179, 205, 50 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 0%, 76%, 20% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
La Rioja
#B3CD32
La Rioja color values
- HEX
- #B3CD32
- RGB
- 179, 205, 50
- HSL
- 70°, 61%, 50%
- CMYK
- 13, 0, 76, 20
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
La Rioja sits at 70° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 61% 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, La Rioja is rendered as rgb(179, 205, 50), where the green channel leads at 205, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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, La Rioja translates to a CMYK breakdown of 13C 0M 76Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (76%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 La Rioja
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #B3CD32;
--brand-primary-rgb: 179, 205, 50;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B3CD32',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 13%
M: 0%
Y: 76%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(179, 205, 50)
rgba(179, 205, 50, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B3CD32?
#B3CD32 is La Rioja, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 179, 205, 50. It has a hue of 70°, 61%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B3CD32?
The RGB color code for #B3CD32 is rgb(179, 205, 50). This means it contains 179 red,
205 green, and 50 blue in the RGB color model.
Is La Rioja a warm or cool color?
La Rioja (#B3CD32) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B3CD32 in CSS?
You can use #B3CD32 in CSS with:
background-color: #B3CD32; or color: #B3CD32; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 205, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 76%, 20%.