Coriander

Q: How do I use #CDDBBD in CSS?

You can use #CDDBBD in CSS with: background-color: #CDDBBD; or color: #CDDBBD; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 219, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 14%, 14%.

#CDDBBD

Coriander is a neutral light color with the hex code #CDDBBD. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 205, 219, 189 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 0%, 14%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Coriander color values

HEX: #CDDBBD
RGB: 205, 219, 189
HSL: 88°, 29%, 80%
CMYK: 6, 0, 14, 14

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Coriander sits at 88° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Coriander is rendered as rgb(205, 219, 189), where the green channel leads at 219, with red and blue channels close behind. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Coriander translates to a CMYK breakdown of 6C 0M 14Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (14%), 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 Coriander

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CDDBBD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 205, 219, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CDDBBD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 6%
M: 0%
Y: 14%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(205, 219, 189)
rgba(205, 219, 189, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 88° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CDDBBD?

#CDDBBD is Coriander, a neutral light color with RGB values of 205, 219, 189. It has a hue of 88°, 29% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #CDDBBD?

The RGB color code for #CDDBBD is rgb(205, 219, 189). This means it contains 205 red, 219 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Coriander a warm or cool color?

Coriander (#CDDBBD) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #CDDBBD in CSS?

You can use #CDDBBD in CSS with: background-color: #CDDBBD; or color: #CDDBBD; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 219, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 14%, 14%.