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Wafer

#DBC9BD

Wafer is a warm light color with the hex code #DBC9BD. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 219, 201, 189 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 8%, 14%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wafer color values

HEX
#DBC9BD
RGB
219, 201, 189
HSL
24°, 29%, 80%
CMYK
0, 8, 14, 14

About this color

Wafer sits at 24° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-red 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, Wafer is rendered as rgb(219, 201, 189), where the red channel dominates at 219, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. 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, Wafer translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 8M 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.

How to use Wafer

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DBC9BD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 219, 201, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DBC9BD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 8%
Y: 14%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(219, 201, 189)
rgba(219, 201, 189, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DBC9BD?
#DBC9BD is Wafer, a warm light color with RGB values of 219, 201, 189. It has a hue of 24°, 29% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DBC9BD?
The RGB color code for #DBC9BD is rgb(219, 201, 189). This means it contains 219 red, 201 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Wafer a warm or cool color?
Wafer (#DBC9BD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DBC9BD in CSS?
You can use #DBC9BD in CSS with: background-color: #DBC9BD; or color: #DBC9BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 201, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 8%, 14%, 14%.