Brandy

Q: How do I use #DEC09C in CSS?

You can use #DEC09C in CSS with: background-color: #DEC09C; or color: #DEC09C; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 192, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 14%, 30%, 13%.

#DEC09C

Brandy is a warm light color with the hex code #DEC09C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 222, 192, 156 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 14%, 30%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Brandy color values

HEX: #DEC09C
RGB: 222, 192, 156
HSL: 33°, 50%, 74%
CMYK: 0, 14, 30, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Brandy sits at 33° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 74% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Brandy is rendered as rgb(222, 192, 156), where the red channel dominates at 222, 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, Brandy translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 14M 30Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (30%), 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 Brandy

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DEC09C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 192, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DEC09C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 14%
Y: 30%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(222, 192, 156)
rgba(222, 192, 156, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 33° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DEC09C?

#DEC09C is Brandy, a warm light color with RGB values of 222, 192, 156. It has a hue of 33°, 50% saturation, and 74% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DEC09C?

The RGB color code for #DEC09C is rgb(222, 192, 156). This means it contains 222 red, 192 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Brandy a warm or cool color?

Brandy (#DEC09C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DEC09C in CSS?

You can use #DEC09C in CSS with: background-color: #DEC09C; or color: #DEC09C; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 192, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 14%, 30%, 13%.