Teak is a
warm light color with the hex code #BFA973.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
191, 169, 115 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 12%, 40%, 25% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Teak
#BFA973
Teak color values
- HEX
- #BFA973
- RGB
- 191, 169, 115
- HSL
- 43°, 37%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 12, 40, 25
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Teak sits at 43° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-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, Teak is rendered as rgb(191, 169, 115), where the red channel dominates at 191, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Teak translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 12M 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 Teak
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #BFA973;
--brand-primary-rgb: 191, 169, 115;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#BFA973',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 12%
Y: 40%
K: 25%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(191, 169, 115)
rgba(191, 169, 115, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 43° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #BFA973?
#BFA973 is Teak, a warm light color with RGB values of 191, 169, 115. It has a hue of 43°, 37%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #BFA973?
The RGB color code for #BFA973 is rgb(191, 169, 115). This means it contains 191 red,
169 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Teak a warm or cool color?
Teak (#BFA973) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BFA973 in CSS?
You can use #BFA973 in CSS with:
background-color: #BFA973; or color: #BFA973; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 169, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 12%, 40%, 25%.