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Tulip Tree

#EBB22D

Tulip Tree is a warm medium color with the hex code #EBB22D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 235, 178, 45 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 24%, 81%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tulip Tree color values

HEX
#EBB22D
RGB
235, 178, 45
HSL
42°, 83%, 55%
CMYK
0, 24, 81, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Tulip Tree sits at 42° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Tulip Tree is rendered as rgb(235, 178, 45), where the red channel dominates at 235, giving the color a clear red cast. 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, Tulip Tree translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 24M 81Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (81%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Tulip Tree

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EBB22D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 235, 178, 45;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EBB22D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 24%
Y: 81%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(235, 178, 45)
rgba(235, 178, 45, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 42° on the color wheel

Guinness logo
Guinness
Slack logo
Slack
Gucci logo
Gucci
Rolex logo
Rolex

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EBB22D?
#EBB22D is Tulip Tree, a warm medium color with RGB values of 235, 178, 45. It has a hue of 42°, 83% saturation, and 55% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EBB22D?
The RGB color code for #EBB22D is rgb(235, 178, 45). This means it contains 235 red, 178 green, and 45 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tulip Tree a warm or cool color?
Tulip Tree (#EBB22D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EBB22D in CSS?
You can use #EBB22D in CSS with: background-color: #EBB22D; or color: #EBB22D; or as an RGB value: rgb(235, 178, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 24%, 81%, 8%.

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