Hot Toddy is a
warm dark color with the hex code #B8860B.
Also known as
"Gucci Gold"
by Gucci
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
184, 134, 11 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 94%, 28% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Hot Toddy
#B8860B aka “Gucci Gold” by Gucci
Hot Toddy color values
- HEX
- #B8860B
- RGB
- 184, 134, 11
- HSL
- 43°, 89%, 38%
- CMYK
- 0, 27, 94, 28
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Hot Toddy sits at 43° on the color wheel with 89% saturation and 38% lightness, placing it in the orange-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, Hot Toddy is rendered as rgb(184, 134, 11), where the red channel dominates at 184, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Hot Toddy translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 27M 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. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Gucci Gold.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Hot Toddy
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #B8860B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 184, 134, 11;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B8860B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 94%
K: 28%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(184, 134, 11)
rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 43° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B8860B?
#B8860B is Hot Toddy, a warm dark color with RGB values of 184, 134, 11. It has a hue of 43°, 89%
saturation, and 38% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B8860B?
The RGB color code for #B8860B is rgb(184, 134, 11). This means it contains 184 red,
134 green, and 11 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hot Toddy a warm or cool color?
Hot Toddy (#B8860B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B8860B in CSS?
You can use #B8860B in CSS with:
background-color: #B8860B; or color: #B8860B; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 134, 11). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 94%, 28%.