Bamboo

Q: How do I use #E3621C in CSS?

You can use #E3621C in CSS with: background-color: #E3621C; or color: #E3621C; or as an RGB value: rgb(227, 98, 28). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 57%, 88%, 11%.

#E3621C

Bamboo is a warm medium color with the hex code #E3621C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 227, 98, 28 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 57%, 88%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bamboo color values

HEX: #E3621C
RGB: 227, 98, 28
HSL: 21°, 78%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 57, 88, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Bamboo sits at 21° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 78% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Bamboo is rendered as rgb(227, 98, 28), where the red channel dominates at 227, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Bamboo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 57M 88Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (88%), 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 Bamboo

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E3621C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 227, 98, 28;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E3621C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 57%
Y: 88%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(227, 98, 28)
rgba(227, 98, 28, 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 #E3621C?

#E3621C is Bamboo, a warm medium color with RGB values of 227, 98, 28. It has a hue of 21°, 78% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #E3621C?

The RGB color code for #E3621C is rgb(227, 98, 28). This means it contains 227 red, 98 green, and 28 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Bamboo a warm or cool color?

Bamboo (#E3621C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #E3621C in CSS?

You can use #E3621C in CSS with: background-color: #E3621C; or color: #E3621C; or as an RGB value: rgb(227, 98, 28). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 57%, 88%, 11%.