Brandy Punch

Q: How do I use #CC8C33 in CSS?

You can use #CC8C33 in CSS with: background-color: #CC8C33; or color: #CC8C33; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 140, 51). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 31%, 75%, 20%.

#CC8C33

Brandy Punch is a warm medium color with the hex code #CC8C33. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 140, 51 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 31%, 75%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Brandy Punch color values

HEX: #CC8C33
RGB: 204, 140, 51
HSL: 35°, 60%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 31, 75, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Brandy Punch sits at 35° on the color wheel with 60% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 60% 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, Brandy Punch is rendered as rgb(204, 140, 51), where the red channel dominates at 204, 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, Brandy Punch translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 31M 75Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (75%), 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 Brandy Punch

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC8C33;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 140, 51;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CC8C33',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 31%
Y: 75%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(204, 140, 51)
rgba(204, 140, 51, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 35° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CC8C33?

#CC8C33 is Brandy Punch, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 140, 51. It has a hue of 35°, 60% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #CC8C33?

The RGB color code for #CC8C33 is rgb(204, 140, 51). This means it contains 204 red, 140 green, and 51 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Brandy Punch a warm or cool color?

Brandy Punch (#CC8C33) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #CC8C33 in CSS?

You can use #CC8C33 in CSS with: background-color: #CC8C33; or color: #CC8C33; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 140, 51). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 31%, 75%, 20%.