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Sahara

#B89C14

Sahara is a warm medium color with the hex code #B89C14. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 184, 156, 20 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 15%, 89%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sahara color values

HEX
#B89C14
RGB
184, 156, 20
HSL
50°, 80%, 40%
CMYK
0, 15, 89, 28

About this color

Sahara sits at 50° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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, Sahara is rendered as rgb(184, 156, 20), where the red channel dominates at 184, 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 89Y 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.

How to use Sahara

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B89C14;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 184, 156, 20;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B89C14',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 15%
Y: 89%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(184, 156, 20)
rgba(184, 156, 20, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B89C14?
#B89C14 is Sahara, a warm medium color with RGB values of 184, 156, 20. It has a hue of 50°, 80% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B89C14?
The RGB color code for #B89C14 is rgb(184, 156, 20). This means it contains 184 red, 156 green, and 20 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sahara a warm or cool color?
Sahara (#B89C14) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B89C14 in CSS?
You can use #B89C14 in CSS with: background-color: #B89C14; or color: #B89C14; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 156, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 15%, 89%, 28%.