Raw Sienna

Q: How do I use #D98A59 in CSS?

You can use #D98A59 in CSS with: background-color: #D98A59; or color: #D98A59; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 138, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 36%, 59%, 15%.

#D98A59

Raw Sienna is a warm light color with the hex code #D98A59. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 217, 138, 89 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 36%, 59%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Raw Sienna color values

HEX: #D98A59
RGB: 217, 138, 89
HSL: 23°, 63%, 60%
CMYK: 0, 36, 59, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Raw Sienna sits at 23° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 63% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Raw Sienna is rendered as rgb(217, 138, 89), where the red channel dominates at 217, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Raw Sienna translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 36M 59Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (59%), 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 Raw Sienna

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D98A59;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 138, 89;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D98A59',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 36%
Y: 59%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(217, 138, 89)
rgba(217, 138, 89, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 23° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D98A59?

#D98A59 is Raw Sienna, a warm light color with RGB values of 217, 138, 89. It has a hue of 23°, 63% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #D98A59?

The RGB color code for #D98A59 is rgb(217, 138, 89). This means it contains 217 red, 138 green, and 89 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Raw Sienna a warm or cool color?

Raw Sienna (#D98A59) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #D98A59 in CSS?

You can use #D98A59 in CSS with: background-color: #D98A59; or color: #D98A59; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 138, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 36%, 59%, 15%.