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Tangerine

#EB8A14

Tangerine is a warm medium color with the hex code #EB8A14. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 235, 138, 20 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 41%, 91%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tangerine Color Values

HEX
#EB8A14
RGB
235, 138, 20
HSL
33°, 84%, 50%
CMYK
0, 41, 91, 8

About this color

Tangerine sits at 33° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 84% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Tangerine work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Tangerine in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 41%, 91%, 8% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Tangerine

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EB8A14;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 235, 138, 20;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EB8A14',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 41%
Y: 91%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(235, 138, 20)
rgba(235, 138, 20, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EB8A14?
#EB8A14 is Tangerine, a warm medium color with RGB values of 235, 138, 20. It has a hue of 33°, 84% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EB8A14?
The RGB color code for #EB8A14 is rgb(235, 138, 20). This means it contains 235 red, 138 green, and 20 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tangerine a warm or cool color?
Tangerine (#EB8A14) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EB8A14 in CSS?
You can use #EB8A14 in CSS with: background-color: #EB8A14; or color: #EB8A14; or as an RGB value: rgb(235, 138, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 41%, 91%, 8%.