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Sahara

#B89F00

Sahara is a warm dark color with the hex code #B89F00. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 184, 159, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 14%, 100%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sahara color values

HEX
#B89F00
RGB
184, 159, 0
HSL
52°, 100%, 36%
CMYK
0, 14, 100, 28

About this color

Sahara sits at 52° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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, 159, 0), where the red channel dominates at 184, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Sahara translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 14M 100Y 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: #B89F00;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 184, 159, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B89F00',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 14%
Y: 100%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(184, 159, 0)
rgba(184, 159, 0, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B89F00?
#B89F00 is Sahara, a warm dark color with RGB values of 184, 159, 0. It has a hue of 52°, 100% saturation, and 36% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B89F00?
The RGB color code for #B89F00 is rgb(184, 159, 0). This means it contains 184 red, 159 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sahara a warm or cool color?
Sahara (#B89F00) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B89F00 in CSS?
You can use #B89F00 in CSS with: background-color: #B89F00; or color: #B89F00; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 159, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 14%, 100%, 28%.