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Mongoose

#BD9D75

Mongoose is a warm light color with the hex code #BD9D75. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 189, 157, 117 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 17%, 38%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mongoose color values

HEX
#BD9D75
RGB
189, 157, 117
HSL
33°, 35%, 60%
CMYK
0, 17, 38, 26

About this color

Mongoose sits at 33° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% 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(189, 157, 117), where the red channel dominates at 189, giving the color a clear red cast. 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 17M 38Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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: #BD9D75;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 189, 157, 117;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BD9D75',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 17%
Y: 38%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(189, 157, 117)
rgba(189, 157, 117, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BD9D75?
#BD9D75 is Mongoose, a warm light color with RGB values of 189, 157, 117. It has a hue of 33°, 35% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BD9D75?
The RGB color code for #BD9D75 is rgb(189, 157, 117). This means it contains 189 red, 157 green, and 117 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mongoose a warm or cool color?
Mongoose (#BD9D75) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BD9D75 in CSS?
You can use #BD9D75 in CSS with: background-color: #BD9D75; or color: #BD9D75; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 157, 117). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 17%, 38%, 26%.