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Vivid Amber

#D6A829

Vivid Amber is a warm medium color with the hex code #D6A829. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 214, 168, 41 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 21%, 81%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vivid Amber Color Values

HEX
#D6A829
RGB
214, 168, 41
HSL
44°, 68%, 50%
CMYK
0, 21, 81, 16

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Vivid Amber sits at 44° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 68% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Vivid Amber work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Vivid Amber in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 21%, 81%, 16% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Vivid Amber

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D6A829;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 214, 168, 41;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D6A829',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 21%
Y: 81%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(214, 168, 41)
rgba(214, 168, 41, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 44° on the color wheel

Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Visa logo
Visa
Google logo
Google
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6A829?
#D6A829 is Vivid Amber, a warm medium color with RGB values of 214, 168, 41. It has a hue of 44°, 68% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D6A829?
The RGB color code for #D6A829 is rgb(214, 168, 41). This means it contains 214 red, 168 green, and 41 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vivid Amber a warm or cool color?
Vivid Amber (#D6A829) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D6A829 in CSS?
You can use #D6A829 in CSS with: background-color: #D6A829; or color: #D6A829; or as an RGB value: rgb(214, 168, 41). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 21%, 81%, 16%.

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