Calico is a
warm light color with the hex code #DAB98B.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
218, 185, 139 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 15%, 36%, 15% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Calico
#DAB98B
Calico color values
- HEX
- #DAB98B
- RGB
- 218, 185, 139
- HSL
- 35°, 52%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 15, 36, 15
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Calico sits at 35° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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, Calico is rendered as rgb(218, 185, 139), where the red channel dominates at 218, 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, Calico translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 15M 36Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (36%), 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 Calico
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #DAB98B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 218, 185, 139;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DAB98B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 15%
Y: 36%
K: 15%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(218, 185, 139)
rgba(218, 185, 139, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 35° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #DAB98B?
#DAB98B is Calico, a warm light color with RGB values of 218, 185, 139. It has a hue of 35°, 52%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DAB98B?
The RGB color code for #DAB98B is rgb(218, 185, 139). This means it contains 218 red,
185 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Calico a warm or cool color?
Calico (#DAB98B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DAB98B in CSS?
You can use #DAB98B in CSS with:
background-color: #DAB98B; or color: #DAB98B; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 185, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 15%, 36%, 15%.