Raw Sienna

Q: How do I use #DF8453 in CSS?

You can use #DF8453 in CSS with: background-color: #DF8453; or color: #DF8453; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 132, 83). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 41%, 63%, 13%.

#DF8453

Raw Sienna is a warm light color with the hex code #DF8453. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 223, 132, 83 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 41%, 63%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Raw Sienna color values

HEX: #DF8453
RGB: 223, 132, 83
HSL: 21°, 69%, 60%
CMYK: 0, 41, 63, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Raw Sienna sits at 21° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 69% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Raw Sienna is rendered as rgb(223, 132, 83), where the red channel dominates at 223, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Raw Sienna translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 41M 63Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (63%), 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 Raw Sienna

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DF8453;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 223, 132, 83;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DF8453',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 41%
Y: 63%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(223, 132, 83)
rgba(223, 132, 83, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 21° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DF8453?

#DF8453 is Raw Sienna, a warm light color with RGB values of 223, 132, 83. It has a hue of 21°, 69% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DF8453?

The RGB color code for #DF8453 is rgb(223, 132, 83). This means it contains 223 red, 132 green, and 83 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Raw Sienna a warm or cool color?

Raw Sienna (#DF8453) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DF8453 in CSS?

You can use #DF8453 in CSS with: background-color: #DF8453; or color: #DF8453; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 132, 83). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 41%, 63%, 13%.