Ochre

Q: How do I use #D37427 in CSS?

You can use #D37427 in CSS with: background-color: #D37427; or color: #D37427; or as an RGB value: rgb(211, 116, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 45%, 82%, 17%.

#D37427

Ochre is a warm medium color with the hex code #D37427. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 211, 116, 39 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 45%, 82%, 17% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ochre color values

HEX: #D37427
RGB: 211, 116, 39
HSL: 27°, 69%, 49%
CMYK: 0, 45, 82, 17

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Ochre sits at 27° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 69% 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, Ochre is rendered as rgb(211, 116, 39), where the red channel dominates at 211, 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, Ochre translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 45M 82Y 17K. The low-to-moderate black value (17%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (82%), 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 Ochre

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D37427;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 211, 116, 39;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D37427',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 45%
Y: 82%
K: 17%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(211, 116, 39)
rgba(211, 116, 39, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 27° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D37427?

#D37427 is Ochre, a warm medium color with RGB values of 211, 116, 39. It has a hue of 27°, 69% saturation, and 49% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #D37427?

The RGB color code for #D37427 is rgb(211, 116, 39). This means it contains 211 red, 116 green, and 39 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Ochre a warm or cool color?

Ochre (#D37427) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #D37427 in CSS?

You can use #D37427 in CSS with: background-color: #D37427; or color: #D37427; or as an RGB value: rgb(211, 116, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 45%, 82%, 17%.