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Vivid Amber

#B89900

Vivid Amber is a warm dark color with the hex code #B89900. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 184, 153, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 17%, 100%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vivid Amber Color Values

HEX
#B89900
RGB
184, 153, 0
HSL
50°, 100%, 36%
CMYK
0, 17, 100, 28

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Vivid Amber sits at 50° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 36% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, warm colors like Vivid Amber work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Vivid Amber in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 17%, 100%, 28% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Vivid Amber

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B89900;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 184, 153, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B89900',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 17%
Y: 100%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(184, 153, 0)
rgba(184, 153, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

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

Google logo
Google
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Visa logo
Visa
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B89900?
#B89900 is Vivid Amber, a warm dark color with RGB values of 184, 153, 0. It has a hue of 50°, 100% saturation, and 36% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B89900?
The RGB color code for #B89900 is rgb(184, 153, 0). This means it contains 184 red, 153 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vivid Amber a warm or cool color?
Vivid Amber (#B89900) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B89900 in CSS?
You can use #B89900 in CSS with: background-color: #B89900; or color: #B89900; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 153, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 17%, 100%, 28%.

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