Gold Sand

Q: How do I use #DDBC88 in CSS?

You can use #DDBC88 in CSS with: background-color: #DDBC88; or color: #DDBC88; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 188, 136). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 15%, 38%, 13%.

#DDBC88

Gold Sand is a warm light color with the hex code #DDBC88. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 221, 188, 136 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 15%, 38%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gold Sand color values

HEX: #DDBC88
RGB: 221, 188, 136
HSL: 37°, 56%, 70%
CMYK: 0, 15, 38, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gold Sand sits at 37° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% 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, Gold Sand is rendered as rgb(221, 188, 136), where the red channel dominates at 221, 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, Gold Sand translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 15M 38Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (38%), 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 Gold Sand

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DDBC88;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 188, 136;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DDBC88',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 15%
Y: 38%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(221, 188, 136)
rgba(221, 188, 136, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 37° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DDBC88?

#DDBC88 is Gold Sand, a warm light color with RGB values of 221, 188, 136. It has a hue of 37°, 56% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DDBC88?

The RGB color code for #DDBC88 is rgb(221, 188, 136). This means it contains 221 red, 188 green, and 136 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gold Sand a warm or cool color?

Gold Sand (#DDBC88) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DDBC88 in CSS?

You can use #DDBC88 in CSS with: background-color: #DDBC88; or color: #DDBC88; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 188, 136). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 15%, 38%, 13%.