Thunderbird is a
warm medium color with the hex code #C53307.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
197, 51, 7 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 74%, 96%, 23% for print applications.
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Thunderbird
#C53307
Thunderbird color values
- HEX
- #C53307
- RGB
- 197, 51, 7
- HSL
- 14°, 93%, 40%
- CMYK
- 0, 74, 96, 23
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Thunderbird sits at 14° on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 93%, 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, Thunderbird is rendered as rgb(197, 51, 7), where the red channel dominates at 197, 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, Thunderbird translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 74M 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 Thunderbird
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C53307;
--brand-primary-rgb: 197, 51, 7;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C53307',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 74%
Y: 96%
K: 23%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(197, 51, 7)
rgba(197, 51, 7, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C53307?
#C53307 is Thunderbird, a warm medium color with RGB values of 197, 51, 7. It has a hue of 14°, 93%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C53307?
The RGB color code for #C53307 is rgb(197, 51, 7). This means it contains 197 red,
51 green, and 7 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Thunderbird a warm or cool color?
Thunderbird (#C53307) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C53307 in CSS?
You can use #C53307 in CSS with:
background-color: #C53307; or color: #C53307; or as an RGB value: rgb(197, 51, 7). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 74%, 96%, 23%.