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Winter Hazel

#CECB97

Winter Hazel is a warm light color with the hex code #CECB97. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 206, 203, 151 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 1%, 27%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Winter Hazel color values

HEX
#CECB97
RGB
206, 203, 151
HSL
57°, 36%, 70%
CMYK
0, 1, 27, 19

About this color

Winter Hazel sits at 57° on the color wheel with 36% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 36% 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(206, 203, 151), where the red channel dominates at 206, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Winter Hazel translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 1M 27Y 19K. The low-to-moderate black value (19%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (27%), 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.

How to use Winter Hazel

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CECB97;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 206, 203, 151;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CECB97',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 1%
Y: 27%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(206, 203, 151)
rgba(206, 203, 151, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CECB97?
#CECB97 is Winter Hazel, a warm light color with RGB values of 206, 203, 151. It has a hue of 57°, 36% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CECB97?
The RGB color code for #CECB97 is rgb(206, 203, 151). This means it contains 206 red, 203 green, and 151 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Winter Hazel a warm or cool color?
Winter Hazel (#CECB97) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CECB97 in CSS?
You can use #CECB97 in CSS with: background-color: #CECB97; or color: #CECB97; or as an RGB value: rgb(206, 203, 151). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 27%, 19%.