Tussock

Q: How do I use #C28D3D in CSS?

You can use #C28D3D in CSS with: background-color: #C28D3D; or color: #C28D3D; or as an RGB value: rgb(194, 141, 61). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 69%, 24%.

#C28D3D

Tussock is a warm medium color with the hex code #C28D3D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 194, 141, 61 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 69%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tussock color values

HEX: #C28D3D
RGB: 194, 141, 61
HSL: 36°, 52%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 27, 69, 24

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Tussock sits at 36° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Tussock is rendered as rgb(194, 141, 61), where the red channel dominates at 194, 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, Tussock translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 27M 69Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (69%), 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 Tussock

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C28D3D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 194, 141, 61;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C28D3D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 69%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(194, 141, 61)
rgba(194, 141, 61, 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 #C28D3D?

#C28D3D is Tussock, a warm medium color with RGB values of 194, 141, 61. It has a hue of 36°, 52% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C28D3D?

The RGB color code for #C28D3D is rgb(194, 141, 61). This means it contains 194 red, 141 green, and 61 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Tussock a warm or cool color?

Tussock (#C28D3D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C28D3D in CSS?

You can use #C28D3D in CSS with: background-color: #C28D3D; or color: #C28D3D; or as an RGB value: rgb(194, 141, 61). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 69%, 24%.