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Tan

#D9B58C

Tan is a warm light color with the hex code #D9B58C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 217, 181, 140 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 17%, 35%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tan color values

HEX
#D9B58C
RGB
217, 181, 140
HSL
32°, 50%, 70%
CMYK
0, 17, 35, 15

About this color

Tan sits at 32° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% 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, Tan is rendered as rgb(217, 181, 140), where the red channel dominates at 217, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Tan translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 17M 35Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (35%), 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.

How to use Tan

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D9B58C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 181, 140;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D9B58C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 17%
Y: 35%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(217, 181, 140)
rgba(217, 181, 140, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D9B58C?
#D9B58C is Tan, a warm light color with RGB values of 217, 181, 140. It has a hue of 32°, 50% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D9B58C?
The RGB color code for #D9B58C is rgb(217, 181, 140). This means it contains 217 red, 181 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tan a warm or cool color?
Tan (#D9B58C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D9B58C in CSS?
You can use #D9B58C in CSS with: background-color: #D9B58C; or color: #D9B58C; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 181, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 17%, 35%, 15%.