Husk

Q: How do I use #B5984A in CSS?

You can use #B5984A in CSS with: background-color: #B5984A; or color: #B5984A; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 152, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 16%, 59%, 29%.

#B5984A

Husk is a warm medium color with the hex code #B5984A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 181, 152, 74 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 16%, 59%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Husk color values

HEX: #B5984A
RGB: 181, 152, 74
HSL: 44°, 42%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 16, 59, 29

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Husk sits at 44° on the color wheel with 42% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 42% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Husk is rendered as rgb(181, 152, 74), where the red channel dominates at 181, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Husk translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 16M 59Y 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 Husk

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B5984A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 181, 152, 74;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B5984A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 16%
Y: 59%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(181, 152, 74)
rgba(181, 152, 74, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 44° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B5984A?

#B5984A is Husk, a warm medium color with RGB values of 181, 152, 74. It has a hue of 44°, 42% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B5984A?

The RGB color code for #B5984A is rgb(181, 152, 74). This means it contains 181 red, 152 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Husk a warm or cool color?

Husk (#B5984A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B5984A in CSS?

You can use #B5984A in CSS with: background-color: #B5984A; or color: #B5984A; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 152, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 16%, 59%, 29%.