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Caper

#DBEAAE

Caper is a neutral light color with the hex code #DBEAAE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 219, 234, 174 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 0%, 26%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Caper color values

HEX
#DBEAAE
RGB
219, 234, 174
HSL
75°, 59%, 80%
CMYK
6, 0, 26, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Caper sits at 75° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Caper is rendered as rgb(219, 234, 174), where the green channel leads at 234, 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, Caper translates to a CMYK breakdown of 6C 0M 26Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (26%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Caper

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DBEAAE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 219, 234, 174;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DBEAAE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 6%
M: 0%
Y: 26%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(219, 234, 174)
rgba(219, 234, 174, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

12 brand s with colors near 75° on the color wheel

Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Shopify logo
Shopify

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DBEAAE?
#DBEAAE is Caper, a neutral light color with RGB values of 219, 234, 174. It has a hue of 75°, 59% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DBEAAE?
The RGB color code for #DBEAAE is rgb(219, 234, 174). This means it contains 219 red, 234 green, and 174 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Caper a warm or cool color?
Caper (#DBEAAE) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #DBEAAE in CSS?
You can use #DBEAAE in CSS with: background-color: #DBEAAE; or color: #DBEAAE; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 234, 174). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 26%, 8%.

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