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Earth Brown

#DC9779

Earth Brown is a warm light color with the hex code #DC9779. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 220, 151, 121 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 31%, 45%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Earth Brown Color Values

HEX
#DC9779
RGB
220, 151, 121
HSL
18°, 59%, 67%
CMYK
0, 31, 45, 14

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Earth Brown sits at 18° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 59% saturation and 67% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Earth Brown 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 Earth Brown in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 31%, 45%, 14% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Earth Brown

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DC9779;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 151, 121;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DC9779',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 31%
Y: 45%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(220, 151, 121)
rgba(220, 151, 121, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

13 brand s with colors near 18° on the color wheel

Airbnb logo
Airbnb
SoundCloud logo
SoundCloud
Figma logo
Figma
Mastercard logo
Mastercard

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC9779?
#DC9779 is Earth Brown, a warm light color with RGB values of 220, 151, 121. It has a hue of 18°, 59% saturation, and 67% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DC9779?
The RGB color code for #DC9779 is rgb(220, 151, 121). This means it contains 220 red, 151 green, and 121 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Earth Brown a warm or cool color?
Earth Brown (#DC9779) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DC9779 in CSS?
You can use #DC9779 in CSS with: background-color: #DC9779; or color: #DC9779; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 151, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 31%, 45%, 14%.

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