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Casablanca

#E3AA4F

Casablanca is a warm light color with the hex code #E3AA4F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 227, 170, 79 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 25%, 65%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Casablanca color values

HEX
#E3AA4F
RGB
227, 170, 79
HSL
37°, 73%, 60%
CMYK
0, 25, 65, 11

About this color

Casablanca sits at 37° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 73% 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, Casablanca is rendered as rgb(227, 170, 79), where the red channel dominates at 227, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Casablanca translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 25M 65Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (65%), 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.

How to use Casablanca

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E3AA4F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 227, 170, 79;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E3AA4F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 25%
Y: 65%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(227, 170, 79)
rgba(227, 170, 79, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E3AA4F?
#E3AA4F is Casablanca, a warm light color with RGB values of 227, 170, 79. It has a hue of 37°, 73% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E3AA4F?
The RGB color code for #E3AA4F is rgb(227, 170, 79). This means it contains 227 red, 170 green, and 79 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Casablanca a warm or cool color?
Casablanca (#E3AA4F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E3AA4F in CSS?
You can use #E3AA4F in CSS with: background-color: #E3AA4F; or color: #E3AA4F; or as an RGB value: rgb(227, 170, 79). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 25%, 65%, 11%.