Chocolate

Q: How do I use #C86A37 in CSS?

You can use #C86A37 in CSS with: background-color: #C86A37; or color: #C86A37; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 106, 55). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 47%, 73%, 22%.

#C86A37

Chocolate is a warm medium color with the hex code #C86A37. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 200, 106, 55 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 47%, 73%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chocolate Color Values

HEX: #C86A37
RGB: 200, 106, 55
HSL: 21°, 57%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 47, 73, 22

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chocolate sits at 21° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 57% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Chocolate work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Chocolate in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 47%, 73%, 22% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Chocolate

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C86A37;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 200, 106, 55;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C86A37',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 47%
Y: 73%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(200, 106, 55)
rgba(200, 106, 55, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

14 brand s with colors near 21° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C86A37?

#C86A37 is Chocolate, a warm medium color with RGB values of 200, 106, 55. It has a hue of 21°, 57% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C86A37?

The RGB color code for #C86A37 is rgb(200, 106, 55). This means it contains 200 red, 106 green, and 55 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chocolate a warm or cool color?

Chocolate (#C86A37) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C86A37 in CSS?

You can use #C86A37 in CSS with: background-color: #C86A37; or color: #C86A37; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 106, 55). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 47%, 73%, 22%.