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Mongoose

#B8A97A

Mongoose is a warm light color with the hex code #B8A97A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 184, 169, 122 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 8%, 34%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mongoose color values

HEX
#B8A97A
RGB
184, 169, 122
HSL
45°, 30%, 60%
CMYK
0, 8, 34, 28

About this color

Mongoose sits at 45° on the color wheel with 30% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 30% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Mongoose is rendered as rgb(184, 169, 122), where the red channel dominates at 184, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Mongoose translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 8M 34Y 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 Mongoose

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B8A97A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 184, 169, 122;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B8A97A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 8%
Y: 34%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(184, 169, 122)
rgba(184, 169, 122, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B8A97A?
#B8A97A is Mongoose, a warm light color with RGB values of 184, 169, 122. It has a hue of 45°, 30% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B8A97A?
The RGB color code for #B8A97A is rgb(184, 169, 122). This means it contains 184 red, 169 green, and 122 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mongoose a warm or cool color?
Mongoose (#B8A97A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B8A97A in CSS?
You can use #B8A97A in CSS with: background-color: #B8A97A; or color: #B8A97A; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 169, 122). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 8%, 34%, 28%.