Muddy Waters is a
warm light color with the hex code #C49D6E.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
196, 157, 110 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 44%, 23% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Muddy Waters
#C49D6E
Muddy Waters color values
- HEX
- #C49D6E
- RGB
- 196, 157, 110
- HSL
- 33°, 42%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 20, 44, 23
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Muddy Waters sits at 33° on the color wheel with 42% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 42% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Muddy Waters is rendered as rgb(196, 157, 110), where the red channel dominates at 196, 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, Muddy Waters translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 20M 44Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (44%), 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 Muddy Waters
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C49D6E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 196, 157, 110;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C49D6E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 44%
K: 23%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(196, 157, 110)
rgba(196, 157, 110, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 33° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C49D6E?
#C49D6E is Muddy Waters, a warm light color with RGB values of 196, 157, 110. It has a hue of 33°, 42%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C49D6E?
The RGB color code for #C49D6E is rgb(196, 157, 110). This means it contains 196 red,
157 green, and 110 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Muddy Waters a warm or cool color?
Muddy Waters (#C49D6E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C49D6E in CSS?
You can use #C49D6E in CSS with:
background-color: #C49D6E; or color: #C49D6E; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 157, 110). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 44%, 23%.