Primrose is a
neutral light color with the hex code #DADB8A.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
218, 219, 138 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 37%, 14% for print applications.
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Primrose
#DADB8A
Primrose color values
- HEX
- #DADB8A
- RGB
- 218, 219, 138
- HSL
- 61°, 53%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 0, 37, 14
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Primrose sits at 61° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(218, 219, 138), where the green channel leads at 219, 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 0C 0M 37Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (37%), 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 Primrose
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #DADB8A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 218, 219, 138;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DADB8A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 37%
K: 14%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(218, 219, 138)
rgba(218, 219, 138, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 61° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #DADB8A?
#DADB8A is Primrose, a neutral light color with RGB values of 218, 219, 138. It has a hue of 61°, 53%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DADB8A?
The RGB color code for #DADB8A is rgb(218, 219, 138). This means it contains 218 red,
219 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Primrose a warm or cool color?
Primrose (#DADB8A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #DADB8A in CSS?
You can use #DADB8A in CSS with:
background-color: #DADB8A; or color: #DADB8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 219, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 37%, 14%.