Malta

Q: How do I use #BFB5A6 in CSS?

You can use #BFB5A6 in CSS with: background-color: #BFB5A6; or color: #BFB5A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 181, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 13%, 25%.

#BFB5A6

Malta is a warm light color with the hex code #BFB5A6. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 191, 181, 166 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 13%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malta color values

HEX: #BFB5A6
RGB: 191, 181, 166
HSL: 36°, 16%, 70%
CMYK: 0, 5, 13, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malta sits at 36° on the color wheel with 16% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 16% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Malta is rendered as rgb(191, 181, 166), where the red channel dominates at 191, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Malta translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 5M 13Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (13%), 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 Malta

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BFB5A6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 191, 181, 166;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BFB5A6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 13%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(191, 181, 166)
rgba(191, 181, 166, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 36° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BFB5A6?

#BFB5A6 is Malta, a warm light color with RGB values of 191, 181, 166. It has a hue of 36°, 16% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BFB5A6?

The RGB color code for #BFB5A6 is rgb(191, 181, 166). This means it contains 191 red, 181 green, and 166 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Malta a warm or cool color?

Malta (#BFB5A6) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BFB5A6 in CSS?

You can use #BFB5A6 in CSS with: background-color: #BFB5A6; or color: #BFB5A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 181, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 13%, 25%.