Fiery Orange

Q: How do I use #B9541D in CSS?

You can use #B9541D in CSS with: background-color: #B9541D; or color: #B9541D; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 84, 29). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 55%, 84%, 27%.

#B9541D

Fiery Orange is a warm medium color with the hex code #B9541D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 185, 84, 29 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 55%, 84%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Fiery Orange color values

HEX: #B9541D
RGB: 185, 84, 29
HSL: 21°, 73%, 42%
CMYK: 0, 55, 84, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Fiery Orange sits at 21° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 73% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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, Fiery Orange is rendered as rgb(185, 84, 29), where the red channel dominates at 185, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. 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, Fiery Orange translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 55M 84Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Fiery Orange

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B9541D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 84, 29;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B9541D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 55%
Y: 84%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(185, 84, 29)
rgba(185, 84, 29, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 21° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B9541D?

#B9541D is Fiery Orange, a warm medium color with RGB values of 185, 84, 29. It has a hue of 21°, 73% saturation, and 42% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B9541D?

The RGB color code for #B9541D is rgb(185, 84, 29). This means it contains 185 red, 84 green, and 29 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Fiery Orange a warm or cool color?

Fiery Orange (#B9541D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B9541D in CSS?

You can use #B9541D in CSS with: background-color: #B9541D; or color: #B9541D; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 84, 29). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 55%, 84%, 27%.