Straw

Q: How do I use #DABD8B in CSS?

You can use #DABD8B in CSS with: background-color: #DABD8B; or color: #DABD8B; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 189, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 36%, 15%.

#DABD8B

Straw is a warm light color with the hex code #DABD8B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 218, 189, 139 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 13%, 36%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Straw color values

HEX: #DABD8B
RGB: 218, 189, 139
HSL: 38°, 52%, 70%
CMYK: 0, 13, 36, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Straw sits at 38° 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, Straw is rendered as rgb(218, 189, 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, Straw translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 13M 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 Straw

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DABD8B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 218, 189, 139;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DABD8B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 13%
Y: 36%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(218, 189, 139)
rgba(218, 189, 139, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 38° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DABD8B?

#DABD8B is Straw, a warm light color with RGB values of 218, 189, 139. It has a hue of 38°, 52% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DABD8B?

The RGB color code for #DABD8B is rgb(218, 189, 139). This means it contains 218 red, 189 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Straw a warm or cool color?

Straw (#DABD8B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DABD8B in CSS?

You can use #DABD8B in CSS with: background-color: #DABD8B; or color: #DABD8B; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 189, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 36%, 15%.