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Burlywood

#B59D7D

Burlywood is a warm light color with the hex code #B59D7D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 181, 157, 125 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 13%, 31%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Burlywood Color Values

HEX
#B59D7D
RGB
181, 157, 125
HSL
34°, 27%, 60%
CMYK
0, 13, 31, 29

About this color

Burlywood sits at 34° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 27% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Burlywood work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Burlywood in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 13%, 31%, 29% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Burlywood

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B59D7D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 181, 157, 125;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B59D7D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 13%
Y: 31%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(181, 157, 125)
rgba(181, 157, 125, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 34° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B59D7D?
#B59D7D is Burlywood, a warm light color with RGB values of 181, 157, 125. It has a hue of 34°, 27% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B59D7D?
The RGB color code for #B59D7D is rgb(181, 157, 125). This means it contains 181 red, 157 green, and 125 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Burlywood a warm or cool color?
Burlywood (#B59D7D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B59D7D in CSS?
You can use #B59D7D in CSS with: background-color: #B59D7D; or color: #B59D7D; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 157, 125). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 31%, 29%.