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Primrose

#D8DA8B

Primrose is a neutral light color with the hex code #D8DA8B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 216, 218, 139 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 0%, 36%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Primrose color values

HEX
#D8DA8B
RGB
216, 218, 139
HSL
62°, 52%, 70%
CMYK
1, 0, 36, 15

About this color

Primrose sits at 62° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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, Primrose is rendered as rgb(216, 218, 139), where the green channel leads at 218, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Primrose translates to a CMYK breakdown of 1C 0M 36Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (36%), 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 Primrose

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D8DA8B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 216, 218, 139;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D8DA8B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 1%
M: 0%
Y: 36%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(216, 218, 139)
rgba(216, 218, 139, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D8DA8B?
#D8DA8B is Primrose, a neutral light color with RGB values of 216, 218, 139. It has a hue of 62°, 52% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D8DA8B?
The RGB color code for #D8DA8B is rgb(216, 218, 139). This means it contains 216 red, 218 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Primrose a warm or cool color?
Primrose (#D8DA8B) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #D8DA8B in CSS?
You can use #D8DA8B in CSS with: background-color: #D8DA8B; or color: #D8DA8B; or as an RGB value: rgb(216, 218, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 0%, 36%, 15%.