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Vivid Amber

#DD9222

Vivid Amber is a warm medium color with the hex code #DD9222. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 221, 146, 34 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 34%, 85%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vivid Amber Color Values

HEX
#DD9222
RGB
221, 146, 34
HSL
36°, 73%, 50%
CMYK
0, 34, 85, 13

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Vivid Amber sits at 36° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 73% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Vivid Amber work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Vivid Amber in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 34%, 85%, 13% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Vivid Amber

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DD9222;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 146, 34;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DD9222',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 34%
Y: 85%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(221, 146, 34)
rgba(221, 146, 34, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 36° on the color wheel

Amazon logo
Amazon
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Slack logo
Slack
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD9222?
#DD9222 is Vivid Amber, a warm medium color with RGB values of 221, 146, 34. It has a hue of 36°, 73% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DD9222?
The RGB color code for #DD9222 is rgb(221, 146, 34). This means it contains 221 red, 146 green, and 34 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vivid Amber a warm or cool color?
Vivid Amber (#DD9222) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DD9222 in CSS?
You can use #DD9222 in CSS with: background-color: #DD9222; or color: #DD9222; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 146, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 34%, 85%, 13%.

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