Chino

Q: How do I use #C6C29F in CSS?

You can use #C6C29F in CSS with: background-color: #C6C29F; or color: #C6C29F; or as an RGB value: rgb(198, 194, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 20%, 22%.

#C6C29F

Chino is a warm light color with the hex code #C6C29F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 198, 194, 159 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 20%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chino color values

HEX: #C6C29F
RGB: 198, 194, 159
HSL: 54°, 25%, 70%
CMYK: 0, 2, 20, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chino sits at 54° on the color wheel with 25% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 25% 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, Chino is rendered as rgb(198, 194, 159), where the red channel dominates at 198, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. 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, Chino translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 2M 20Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (20%), 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 Chino

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C6C29F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 198, 194, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C6C29F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 2%
Y: 20%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(198, 194, 159)
rgba(198, 194, 159, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 54° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C6C29F?

#C6C29F is Chino, a warm light color with RGB values of 198, 194, 159. It has a hue of 54°, 25% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C6C29F?

The RGB color code for #C6C29F is rgb(198, 194, 159). This means it contains 198 red, 194 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chino a warm or cool color?

Chino (#C6C29F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C6C29F in CSS?

You can use #C6C29F in CSS with: background-color: #C6C29F; or color: #C6C29F; or as an RGB value: rgb(198, 194, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 20%, 22%.