Caramel is a
warm light color with the hex code #F6D5A7.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
246, 213, 167 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 13%, 32%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Caramel
#F6D5A7
Caramel color values
- HEX
- #F6D5A7
- RGB
- 246, 213, 167
- HSL
- 35°, 81%, 81%
- CMYK
- 0, 13, 32, 4
Shades & tints
About this color
Caramel sits at 35° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 81% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, 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, Caramel is rendered as rgb(246, 213, 167), where the red channel dominates at 246, 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, Caramel translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 13M 32Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 13% magenta, 32% 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 Caramel
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F6D5A7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 246, 213, 167;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F6D5A7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 13%
Y: 32%
K: 4% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(246, 213, 167)
rgba(246, 213, 167, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 35° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F6D5A7?
What is the RGB value of #F6D5A7?
Is Caramel a warm or cool color?
How do I use #F6D5A7 in CSS?
background-color: #F6D5A7; or color: #F6D5A7; or as an RGB value: rgb(246, 213, 167). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 32%, 4%.