Antique Brass

Q: How do I use #BF8B73 in CSS?

You can use #BF8B73 in CSS with: background-color: #BF8B73; or color: #BF8B73; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 139, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 40%, 25%.

#BF8B73

Antique Brass is a warm light color with the hex code #BF8B73. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 191, 139, 115 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 40%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Antique Brass color values

HEX: #BF8B73
RGB: 191, 139, 115
HSL: 19°, 37%, 60%
CMYK: 0, 27, 40, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Antique Brass sits at 19° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% 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, Antique Brass is rendered as rgb(191, 139, 115), where the red channel dominates at 191, 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, Antique Brass translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 27M 40Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (40%), 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 Antique Brass

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BF8B73;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 191, 139, 115;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BF8B73',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 40%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(191, 139, 115)
rgba(191, 139, 115, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 19° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BF8B73?

#BF8B73 is Antique Brass, a warm light color with RGB values of 191, 139, 115. It has a hue of 19°, 37% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BF8B73?

The RGB color code for #BF8B73 is rgb(191, 139, 115). This means it contains 191 red, 139 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Antique Brass a warm or cool color?

Antique Brass (#BF8B73) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BF8B73 in CSS?

You can use #BF8B73 in CSS with: background-color: #BF8B73; or color: #BF8B73; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 139, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 40%, 25%.