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Strong Amber

#BB8211

Strong Amber is a warm medium color with the hex code #BB8211. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 187, 130, 17 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 30%, 91%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Strong Amber Color Values

HEX
#BB8211
RGB
187, 130, 17
HSL
40°, 83%, 40%
CMYK
0, 30, 91, 27

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Strong Amber sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 83% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Strong Amber work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Strong Amber in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 30%, 91%, 27% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Strong Amber

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BB8211;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 130, 17;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BB8211',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 30%
Y: 91%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(187, 130, 17)
rgba(187, 130, 17, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 40° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Amazon logo
Amazon
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB8211?
#BB8211 is Strong Amber, a warm medium color with RGB values of 187, 130, 17. It has a hue of 40°, 83% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BB8211?
The RGB color code for #BB8211 is rgb(187, 130, 17). This means it contains 187 red, 130 green, and 17 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Strong Amber a warm or cool color?
Strong Amber (#BB8211) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BB8211 in CSS?
You can use #BB8211 in CSS with: background-color: #BB8211; or color: #BB8211; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 130, 17). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 30%, 91%, 27%.

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