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Burlywood

#DAA98B

Burlywood is a warm light color with the hex code #DAA98B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 218, 169, 139 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 22%, 36%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Burlywood Color Values

HEX
#DAA98B
RGB
218, 169, 139
HSL
23°, 52%, 70%
CMYK
0, 22, 36, 15

About this color

Burlywood sits at 23° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 52% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Burlywood work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Burlywood in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 22%, 36%, 15% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Burlywood

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DAA98B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 218, 169, 139;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DAA98B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 22%
Y: 36%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(218, 169, 139)
rgba(218, 169, 139, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAA98B?
#DAA98B is Burlywood, a warm light color with RGB values of 218, 169, 139. It has a hue of 23°, 52% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DAA98B?
The RGB color code for #DAA98B is rgb(218, 169, 139). This means it contains 218 red, 169 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Burlywood a warm or cool color?
Burlywood (#DAA98B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DAA98B in CSS?
You can use #DAA98B in CSS with: background-color: #DAA98B; or color: #DAA98B; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 169, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 36%, 15%.