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Gimblet

#BFB173

Gimblet is a warm light color with the hex code #BFB173. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 191, 177, 115 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 7%, 40%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gimblet color values

HEX
#BFB173
RGB
191, 177, 115
HSL
49°, 37%, 60%
CMYK
0, 7, 40, 25

About this color

Gimblet sits at 49° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow 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, Gimblet is rendered as rgb(191, 177, 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, Gimblet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 7M 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.

How to use Gimblet

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BFB173;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 191, 177, 115;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BFB173',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 7%
Y: 40%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(191, 177, 115)
rgba(191, 177, 115, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BFB173?
#BFB173 is Gimblet, a warm light color with RGB values of 191, 177, 115. It has a hue of 49°, 37% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BFB173?
The RGB color code for #BFB173 is rgb(191, 177, 115). This means it contains 191 red, 177 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gimblet a warm or cool color?
Gimblet (#BFB173) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BFB173 in CSS?
You can use #BFB173 in CSS with: background-color: #BFB173; or color: #BFB173; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 177, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 7%, 40%, 25%.