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Sahara

#B8B20A

Sahara is a warm dark color with the hex code #B8B20A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 184, 178, 10 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 95%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sahara color values

HEX
#B8B20A
RGB
184, 178, 10
HSL
58°, 90%, 38%
CMYK
0, 3, 95, 28

About this color

Sahara sits at 58° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 38% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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, 178, 10), 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 3M 95Y 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: #B8B20A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 184, 178, 10;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B8B20A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 95%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(184, 178, 10)
rgba(184, 178, 10, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B8B20A?
#B8B20A is Sahara, a warm dark color with RGB values of 184, 178, 10. It has a hue of 58°, 90% saturation, and 38% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B8B20A?
The RGB color code for #B8B20A is rgb(184, 178, 10). This means it contains 184 red, 178 green, and 10 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sahara a warm or cool color?
Sahara (#B8B20A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B8B20A in CSS?
You can use #B8B20A in CSS with: background-color: #B8B20A; or color: #B8B20A; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 178, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 95%, 28%.