Winter Hazel is a
neutral light color with the hex code #CDCD98.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
205, 205, 152 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 26%, 20% for print applications.
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Winter Hazel
#CDCD98
Winter Hazel color values
- HEX
- #CDCD98
- RGB
- 205, 205, 152
- HSL
- 60°, 35%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 0, 26, 20
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Winter Hazel sits at 60° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Winter Hazel is rendered as rgb(205, 205, 152), where the red channel dominates at 205, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Winter Hazel translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 0M 26Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (26%), 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Winter Hazel
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #CDCD98;
--brand-primary-rgb: 205, 205, 152;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#CDCD98',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 26%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(205, 205, 152)
rgba(205, 205, 152, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 60° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #CDCD98?
#CDCD98 is Winter Hazel, a neutral light color with RGB values of 205, 205, 152. It has a hue of 60°, 35%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #CDCD98?
The RGB color code for #CDCD98 is rgb(205, 205, 152). This means it contains 205 red,
205 green, and 152 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Winter Hazel a warm or cool color?
Winter Hazel (#CDCD98) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #CDCD98 in CSS?
You can use #CDCD98 in CSS with:
background-color: #CDCD98; or color: #CDCD98; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 205, 152). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 26%, 20%.