Rose of Sharon

Q: How do I use #C45908 in CSS?

You can use #C45908 in CSS with: background-color: #C45908; or color: #C45908; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 89, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 55%, 96%, 23%.

#C45908

Rose of Sharon is a warm medium color with the hex code #C45908. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 196, 89, 8 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 55%, 96%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rose of Sharon color values

HEX: #C45908
RGB: 196, 89, 8
HSL: 26°, 92%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 55, 96, 23

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rose of Sharon sits at 26° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, Rose of Sharon is rendered as rgb(196, 89, 8), where the red channel dominates at 196, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Rose of Sharon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 55M 96Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (96%), 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 Rose of Sharon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C45908;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 196, 89, 8;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C45908',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 55%
Y: 96%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(196, 89, 8)
rgba(196, 89, 8, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 26° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C45908?

#C45908 is Rose of Sharon, a warm medium color with RGB values of 196, 89, 8. It has a hue of 26°, 92% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C45908?

The RGB color code for #C45908 is rgb(196, 89, 8). This means it contains 196 red, 89 green, and 8 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Rose of Sharon a warm or cool color?

Rose of Sharon (#C45908) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C45908 in CSS?

You can use #C45908 in CSS with: background-color: #C45908; or color: #C45908; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 89, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 55%, 96%, 23%.