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Calico

#DBBB8A

Calico is a warm light color with the hex code #DBBB8A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 219, 187, 138 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 15%, 37%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Calico color values

HEX
#DBBB8A
RGB
219, 187, 138
HSL
36°, 53%, 70%
CMYK
0, 15, 37, 14

About this color

Calico sits at 36° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(219, 187, 138), where the red channel dominates at 219, 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 37Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (37%), 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 Calico

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DBBB8A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 219, 187, 138;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DBBB8A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 15%
Y: 37%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(219, 187, 138)
rgba(219, 187, 138, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DBBB8A?
#DBBB8A is Calico, a warm light color with RGB values of 219, 187, 138. It has a hue of 36°, 53% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DBBB8A?
The RGB color code for #DBBB8A is rgb(219, 187, 138). This means it contains 219 red, 187 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Calico a warm or cool color?
Calico (#DBBB8A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DBBB8A in CSS?
You can use #DBBB8A in CSS with: background-color: #DBBB8A; or color: #DBBB8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 187, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 15%, 37%, 14%.