Chestnut

Q: How do I use #BF4048 in CSS?

You can use #BF4048 in CSS with: background-color: #BF4048; or color: #BF4048; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 64, 72). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 66%, 62%, 25%.

#BF4048

Chestnut is a warm medium color with the hex code #BF4048. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 191, 64, 72 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 66%, 62%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chestnut color values

HEX: #BF4048
RGB: 191, 64, 72
HSL: 356°, 50%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 66, 62, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chestnut sits at 356° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Chestnut is rendered as rgb(191, 64, 72), where the red channel dominates at 191, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Chestnut translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 66M 62Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (66%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Chestnut

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BF4048;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 191, 64, 72;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BF4048',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 66%
Y: 62%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(191, 64, 72)
rgba(191, 64, 72, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 356° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BF4048?

#BF4048 is Chestnut, a warm medium color with RGB values of 191, 64, 72. It has a hue of 356°, 50% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BF4048?

The RGB color code for #BF4048 is rgb(191, 64, 72). This means it contains 191 red, 64 green, and 72 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chestnut a warm or cool color?

Chestnut (#BF4048) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BF4048 in CSS?

You can use #BF4048 in CSS with: background-color: #BF4048; or color: #BF4048; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 64, 72). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 66%, 62%, 25%.