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Barberry

#F0EA2D

Barberry is a warm medium color with the hex code #F0EA2D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 240, 234, 45 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 81%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Barberry color values

HEX
#F0EA2D
RGB
240, 234, 45
HSL
58°, 87%, 56%
CMYK
0, 3, 81, 6

About this color

Barberry sits at 58° on the color wheel with 87% saturation and 56% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 87%, 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, Barberry is rendered as rgb(240, 234, 45), where the red channel dominates at 240, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. 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, Barberry translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 3M 81Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) 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.

How to use Barberry

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F0EA2D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 240, 234, 45;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F0EA2D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 81%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(240, 234, 45)
rgba(240, 234, 45, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F0EA2D?
#F0EA2D is Barberry, a warm medium color with RGB values of 240, 234, 45. It has a hue of 58°, 87% saturation, and 56% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F0EA2D?
The RGB color code for #F0EA2D is rgb(240, 234, 45). This means it contains 240 red, 234 green, and 45 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Barberry a warm or cool color?
Barberry (#F0EA2D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F0EA2D in CSS?
You can use #F0EA2D in CSS with: background-color: #F0EA2D; or color: #F0EA2D; or as an RGB value: rgb(240, 234, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 81%, 6%.