Chardonnay is a
warm light color with the hex code #F4C58A.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
244, 197, 138 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 19%, 43%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Chardonnay
#F4C58A
Chardonnay color values
- HEX
- #F4C58A
- RGB
- 244, 197, 138
- HSL
- 33°, 83%, 75%
- CMYK
- 0, 19, 43, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Chardonnay sits at 33° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 75% 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. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Chardonnay is rendered as rgb(244, 197, 138), where the red channel dominates at 244, 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, Chardonnay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 19M 43Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 19% magenta, 43% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Chardonnay
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F4C58A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 244, 197, 138;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F4C58A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 19%
Y: 43%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(244, 197, 138)
rgba(244, 197, 138, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 33° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F4C58A?
#F4C58A is Chardonnay, a warm light color with RGB values of 244, 197, 138. It has a hue of 33°, 83%
saturation, and 75% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F4C58A?
The RGB color code for #F4C58A is rgb(244, 197, 138). This means it contains 244 red,
197 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chardonnay a warm or cool color?
Chardonnay (#F4C58A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F4C58A in CSS?
You can use #F4C58A in CSS with:
background-color: #F4C58A; or color: #F4C58A; or as an RGB value: rgb(244, 197, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 19%, 43%, 4%.