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Vivid Amber

#C0A80C

Vivid Amber is a warm medium color with the hex code #C0A80C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 192, 168, 12 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 13%, 94%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vivid Amber Color Values

HEX
#C0A80C
RGB
192, 168, 12
HSL
52°, 88%, 40%
CMYK
0, 13, 94, 25

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Vivid Amber sits at 52° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 88% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Vivid Amber work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Vivid Amber in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 13%, 94%, 25% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Vivid Amber

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C0A80C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 192, 168, 12;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C0A80C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 13%
Y: 94%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(192, 168, 12)
rgba(192, 168, 12, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 52° on the color wheel

Google logo
Google
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Visa logo
Visa
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0A80C?
#C0A80C is Vivid Amber, a warm medium color with RGB values of 192, 168, 12. It has a hue of 52°, 88% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C0A80C?
The RGB color code for #C0A80C is rgb(192, 168, 12). This means it contains 192 red, 168 green, and 12 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vivid Amber a warm or cool color?
Vivid Amber (#C0A80C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C0A80C in CSS?
You can use #C0A80C in CSS with: background-color: #C0A80C; or color: #C0A80C; or as an RGB value: rgb(192, 168, 12). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 94%, 25%.

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