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Strong Amber

#C2963D

Strong Amber is a warm medium color with the hex code #C2963D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 194, 150, 61 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 23%, 69%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Strong Amber Color Values

HEX
#C2963D
RGB
194, 150, 61
HSL
40°, 52%, 50%
CMYK
0, 23, 69, 24

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Strong Amber sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 52% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Strong 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 Strong Amber in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 23%, 69%, 24% 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 Strong Amber

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C2963D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 194, 150, 61;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C2963D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 23%
Y: 69%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(194, 150, 61)
rgba(194, 150, 61, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 40° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Amazon logo
Amazon
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2963D?
#C2963D is Strong Amber, a warm medium color with RGB values of 194, 150, 61. It has a hue of 40°, 52% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C2963D?
The RGB color code for #C2963D is rgb(194, 150, 61). This means it contains 194 red, 150 green, and 61 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Strong Amber a warm or cool color?
Strong Amber (#C2963D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C2963D in CSS?
You can use #C2963D in CSS with: background-color: #C2963D; or color: #C2963D; or as an RGB value: rgb(194, 150, 61). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 23%, 69%, 24%.

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