Grain Brown is a
warm light color with the hex code #E7D2B1.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
231, 210, 177 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 9%, 23%, 9% for print applications.
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Grain Brown
#E7D2B1
Grain Brown color values
- HEX
- #E7D2B1
- RGB
- 231, 210, 177
- HSL
- 37°, 53%, 80%
- CMYK
- 0, 9, 23, 9
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Grain Brown sits at 37° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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, Grain Brown is rendered as rgb(231, 210, 177), where the red channel dominates at 231, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Grain Brown translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 9M 23Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (23%), 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 Grain Brown
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #E7D2B1;
--brand-primary-rgb: 231, 210, 177;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E7D2B1',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 9%
Y: 23%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(231, 210, 177)
rgba(231, 210, 177, 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 #E7D2B1?
#E7D2B1 is Grain Brown, a warm light color with RGB values of 231, 210, 177. It has a hue of 37°, 53%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E7D2B1?
The RGB color code for #E7D2B1 is rgb(231, 210, 177). This means it contains 231 red,
210 green, and 177 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Grain Brown a warm or cool color?
Grain Brown (#E7D2B1) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E7D2B1 in CSS?
You can use #E7D2B1 in CSS with:
background-color: #E7D2B1; or color: #E7D2B1; or as an RGB value: rgb(231, 210, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 9%, 23%, 9%.