Thatch

Q: How do I use #C4A9A1 in CSS?

You can use #C4A9A1 in CSS with: background-color: #C4A9A1; or color: #C4A9A1; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 169, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 14%, 18%, 23%.

#C4A9A1

Thatch is a warm light color with the hex code #C4A9A1. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 196, 169, 161 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 14%, 18%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Thatch color values

HEX: #C4A9A1
RGB: 196, 169, 161
HSL: 14°, 23%, 70%
CMYK: 0, 14, 18, 23

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Thatch sits at 14° on the color wheel with 23% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 23% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Thatch is rendered as rgb(196, 169, 161), where the red channel dominates at 196, giving the color a clear red cast. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Thatch translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 14M 18Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (18%), 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 Thatch

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C4A9A1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 196, 169, 161;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C4A9A1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 14%
Y: 18%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(196, 169, 161)
rgba(196, 169, 161, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 14° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C4A9A1?

#C4A9A1 is Thatch, a warm light color with RGB values of 196, 169, 161. It has a hue of 14°, 23% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C4A9A1?

The RGB color code for #C4A9A1 is rgb(196, 169, 161). This means it contains 196 red, 169 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Thatch a warm or cool color?

Thatch (#C4A9A1) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C4A9A1 in CSS?

You can use #C4A9A1 in CSS with: background-color: #C4A9A1; or color: #C4A9A1; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 169, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 14%, 18%, 23%.