Sorrell Brown

Q: How do I use #D5BC90 in CSS?

You can use #D5BC90 in CSS with: background-color: #D5BC90; or color: #D5BC90; or as an RGB value: rgb(213, 188, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 12%, 32%, 16%.

#D5BC90

Sorrell Brown is a warm light color with the hex code #D5BC90. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 213, 188, 144 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 12%, 32%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sorrell Brown color values

HEX: #D5BC90
RGB: 213, 188, 144
HSL: 38°, 45%, 70%
CMYK: 0, 12, 32, 16

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sorrell Brown sits at 38° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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(213, 188, 144), where the red channel dominates at 213, 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 12M 32Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (32%), 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: #D5BC90;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 213, 188, 144;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D5BC90',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 12%
Y: 32%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(213, 188, 144)
rgba(213, 188, 144, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 38° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D5BC90?

#D5BC90 is Sorrell Brown, a warm light color with RGB values of 213, 188, 144. It has a hue of 38°, 45% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #D5BC90?

The RGB color code for #D5BC90 is rgb(213, 188, 144). This means it contains 213 red, 188 green, and 144 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Sorrell Brown a warm or cool color?

Sorrell Brown (#D5BC90) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #D5BC90 in CSS?

You can use #D5BC90 in CSS with: background-color: #D5BC90; or color: #D5BC90; or as an RGB value: rgb(213, 188, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 12%, 32%, 16%.