Earth Brown

Q: How do I use #DDA188 in CSS?

You can use #DDA188 in CSS with: background-color: #DDA188; or color: #DDA188; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 161, 136). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 38%, 13%.

#DDA188

Earth Brown is a warm light color with the hex code #DDA188. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 221, 161, 136 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 38%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Earth Brown Color Values

HEX: #DDA188
RGB: 221, 161, 136
HSL: 18°, 56%, 70%
CMYK: 0, 27, 38, 13

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 56% saturation and 70% 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%, 27%, 38%, 13% 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: #DDA188;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 161, 136;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DDA188',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 38%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(221, 161, 136)
rgba(221, 161, 136, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDA188?

#DDA188 is Earth Brown, a warm light color with RGB values of 221, 161, 136. It has a hue of 18°, 56% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DDA188?

The RGB color code for #DDA188 is rgb(221, 161, 136). This means it contains 221 red, 161 green, and 136 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Earth Brown a warm or cool color?

Earth Brown (#DDA188) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DDA188 in CSS?

You can use #DDA188 in CSS with: background-color: #DDA188; or color: #DDA188; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 161, 136). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 38%, 13%.