Sorrell Brown is a
warm light color with the hex code #CCBD99.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
204, 189, 153 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 7%, 25%, 20% for print applications.
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Sorrell Brown
#CCBD99
Sorrell Brown color values
- HEX
- #CCBD99
- RGB
- 204, 189, 153
- HSL
- 42°, 33%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 7, 25, 20
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sorrell Brown sits at 42° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Sorrell Brown is rendered as rgb(204, 189, 153), where the red channel dominates at 204, 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, Sorrell Brown translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 7M 25Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (25%), 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 Sorrell Brown
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #CCBD99;
--brand-primary-rgb: 204, 189, 153;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#CCBD99',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 7%
Y: 25%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(204, 189, 153)
rgba(204, 189, 153, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #CCBD99?
#CCBD99 is Sorrell Brown, a warm light color with RGB values of 204, 189, 153. It has a hue of 42°, 33%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #CCBD99?
The RGB color code for #CCBD99 is rgb(204, 189, 153). This means it contains 204 red,
189 green, and 153 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sorrell Brown a warm or cool color?
Sorrell Brown (#CCBD99) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CCBD99 in CSS?
You can use #CCBD99 in CSS with:
background-color: #CCBD99; or color: #CCBD99; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 189, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 7%, 25%, 20%.