Piper

Q: How do I use #C85D28 in CSS?

You can use #C85D28 in CSS with: background-color: #C85D28; or color: #C85D28; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 93, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 53%, 80%, 22%.

#C85D28

Piper is a warm medium color with the hex code #C85D28. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 200, 93, 40 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 53%, 80%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Piper color values

HEX: #C85D28
RGB: 200, 93, 40
HSL: 20°, 67%, 47%
CMYK: 0, 53, 80, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Piper sits at 20° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 67% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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, Piper is rendered as rgb(200, 93, 40), where the red channel dominates at 200, 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, Piper translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 53M 80Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (80%), 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 Piper

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C85D28;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 200, 93, 40;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C85D28',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 53%
Y: 80%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(200, 93, 40)
rgba(200, 93, 40, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 20° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C85D28?

#C85D28 is Piper, a warm medium color with RGB values of 200, 93, 40. It has a hue of 20°, 67% saturation, and 47% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C85D28?

The RGB color code for #C85D28 is rgb(200, 93, 40). This means it contains 200 red, 93 green, and 40 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Piper a warm or cool color?

Piper (#C85D28) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C85D28 in CSS?

You can use #C85D28 in CSS with: background-color: #C85D28; or color: #C85D28; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 93, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 53%, 80%, 22%.