What color is Lion?
Lion is a warm, golden tan with a soft yellow-beige tone, hex #DECC9C, close to the color of dry wheat straw. The color has a dusty, sun-bleached quality without appearing washed out.
What is the meaning of the color Lion?
The name Lion refers directly to the tawny coat of the African lion, first recorded as an English color name in the late 19th century. It was used in fabric and textile trade to describe naturally dyed buff and golden-yellow cloths popular in British colonial manufacturing. The color gained wider recognition through its adoption in naturalist illustration, particularly in printed field guides documenting African wildlife published by the Natural History Museum in London. Ralph Lauren has used Lion as a named shade in home furnishing collections, anchoring it in premium interior textile markets.
What colors go with Lion?
Colors that pair well with Lion include:
Deep Brown: rich, grounding depth
Sage Green: soft natural balance
Burnt Orange: warm tonal contrast
Ivory: gentle, brightening effect
Slate Blue: cool complementary contrast
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DECC9C |
color: #DECC9C;
|
| RGB | 222, 204, 156 |
color: rgb(222, 204, 156);
|
| RGB Percentage | 87%, 80%, 61% |
color: rgb(87%, 80%, 61%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 8%, 30%, 13% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 44°, 50%, 74% |
color: hsl(44, 50%, 74%);
|
| HSV | 44°, 30%, 87% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 59, 4, 16 |
color: lab(59% 4 16);
|
| Decimal | 14601372 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.lion {
color: #DECC9C;
}
$lion: #DECC9C;
rgb(222, 204, 156)