Bourbon

Q: How do I use #B46918 in CSS?

You can use #B46918 in CSS with: background-color: #B46918; or color: #B46918; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 105, 24). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 42%, 87%, 29%.

#B46918

Bourbon is a warm medium color with the hex code #B46918. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 180, 105, 24 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 42%, 87%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bourbon color values

HEX: #B46918
RGB: 180, 105, 24
HSL: 31°, 76%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 42, 87, 29

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Bourbon sits at 31° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 76% 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(180, 105, 24), where the red channel dominates at 180, 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 42M 87Y 29K. With a moderate key (29%), 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 Bourbon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B46918;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 180, 105, 24;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B46918',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 42%
Y: 87%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(180, 105, 24)
rgba(180, 105, 24, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 31° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B46918?

#B46918 is Bourbon, a warm medium color with RGB values of 180, 105, 24. It has a hue of 31°, 76% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B46918?

The RGB color code for #B46918 is rgb(180, 105, 24). This means it contains 180 red, 105 green, and 24 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Bourbon a warm or cool color?

Bourbon (#B46918) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B46918 in CSS?

You can use #B46918 in CSS with: background-color: #B46918; or color: #B46918; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 105, 24). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 42%, 87%, 29%.