Skip to main content

Wattle

#CBC334

Wattle is a warm medium color with the hex code #CBC334. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 203, 195, 52 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 74%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wattle color values

HEX
#CBC334
RGB
203, 195, 52
HSL
57°, 59%, 50%
CMYK
0, 4, 74, 20

About this color

Wattle sits at 57° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Wattle is rendered as rgb(203, 195, 52), where the red channel dominates at 203, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Wattle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 4M 74Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (74%), 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.

How to use Wattle

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CBC334;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 203, 195, 52;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CBC334',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 74%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(203, 195, 52)
rgba(203, 195, 52, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CBC334?
#CBC334 is Wattle, a warm medium color with RGB values of 203, 195, 52. It has a hue of 57°, 59% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CBC334?
The RGB color code for #CBC334 is rgb(203, 195, 52). This means it contains 203 red, 195 green, and 52 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Wattle a warm or cool color?
Wattle (#CBC334) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CBC334 in CSS?
You can use #CBC334 in CSS with: background-color: #CBC334; or color: #CBC334; or as an RGB value: rgb(203, 195, 52). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 74%, 20%.