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Chocolate

#D76228

Chocolate is a warm medium color with the hex code #D76228. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 215, 98, 40 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 54%, 81%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chocolate Color Values

HEX
#D76228
RGB
215, 98, 40
HSL
20°, 69%, 50%
CMYK
0, 54, 81, 16

About this color

Chocolate sits at 20° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 69% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Chocolate 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 Chocolate in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 54%, 81%, 16% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Chocolate

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D76228;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 215, 98, 40;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D76228',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 54%
Y: 81%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(215, 98, 40)
rgba(215, 98, 40, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D76228?
#D76228 is Chocolate, a warm medium color with RGB values of 215, 98, 40. It has a hue of 20°, 69% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D76228?
The RGB color code for #D76228 is rgb(215, 98, 40). This means it contains 215 red, 98 green, and 40 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chocolate a warm or cool color?
Chocolate (#D76228) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D76228 in CSS?
You can use #D76228 in CSS with: background-color: #D76228; or color: #D76228; or as an RGB value: rgb(215, 98, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 54%, 81%, 16%.