Sahara

Q: How do I use #B59A17 in CSS?

You can use #B59A17 in CSS with: background-color: #B59A17; or color: #B59A17; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 154, 23). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 15%, 87%, 29%.

#B59A17

Sahara is a warm medium color with the hex code #B59A17. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 181, 154, 23 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 15%, 87%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sahara color values

HEX: #B59A17
RGB: 181, 154, 23
HSL: 50°, 77%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 15, 87, 29

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sahara sits at 50° on the color wheel with 77% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 77% 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, Sahara is rendered as rgb(181, 154, 23), where the red channel dominates at 181, giving the color a clear red cast. 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, Sahara translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 15M 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 Sahara

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B59A17;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 181, 154, 23;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B59A17',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 15%
Y: 87%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(181, 154, 23)
rgba(181, 154, 23, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 50° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B59A17?

#B59A17 is Sahara, a warm medium color with RGB values of 181, 154, 23. It has a hue of 50°, 77% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B59A17?

The RGB color code for #B59A17 is rgb(181, 154, 23). This means it contains 181 red, 154 green, and 23 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Sahara a warm or cool color?

Sahara (#B59A17) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B59A17 in CSS?

You can use #B59A17 in CSS with: background-color: #B59A17; or color: #B59A17; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 154, 23). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 15%, 87%, 29%.