Thunderbird is a
warm dark color with the hex code #B7300B.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
183, 48, 11 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 74%, 94%, 28% for print applications.
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Thunderbird
#B7300B
Thunderbird color values
- HEX
- #B7300B
- RGB
- 183, 48, 11
- HSL
- 13°, 89%, 38%
- CMYK
- 0, 74, 94, 28
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Thunderbird sits at 13° on the color wheel with 89% saturation and 38% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 89%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, Thunderbird is rendered as rgb(183, 48, 11), where the red channel dominates at 183, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Thunderbird translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 74M 94Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), 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 Thunderbird
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #B7300B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 183, 48, 11;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B7300B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 74%
Y: 94%
K: 28%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(183, 48, 11)
rgba(183, 48, 11, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B7300B?
#B7300B is Thunderbird, a warm dark color with RGB values of 183, 48, 11. It has a hue of 13°, 89%
saturation, and 38% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B7300B?
The RGB color code for #B7300B is rgb(183, 48, 11). This means it contains 183 red,
48 green, and 11 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Thunderbird a warm or cool color?
Thunderbird (#B7300B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B7300B in CSS?
You can use #B7300B in CSS with:
background-color: #B7300B; or color: #B7300B; or as an RGB value: rgb(183, 48, 11). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 74%, 94%, 28%.