Swans Down is a
cool light color with the hex code #DBF0E8.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
219, 240, 232 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 0%, 3%, 6% for print applications.
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Swans Down
#DBF0E8
Swans Down color values
- HEX
- #DBF0E8
- RGB
- 219, 240, 232
- HSL
- 157°, 41%, 90%
- CMYK
- 9, 0, 3, 6
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Swans Down sits at 157° on the color wheel with 41% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 41% 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, Swans Down is rendered as rgb(219, 240, 232), where the green channel leads at 240, 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, Swans Down translates to a CMYK breakdown of 9C 0M 3Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (9%), 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 Swans Down
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #DBF0E8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 219, 240, 232;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DBF0E8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 9%
M: 0%
Y: 3%
K: 6%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(219, 240, 232)
rgba(219, 240, 232, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #DBF0E8?
#DBF0E8 is Swans Down, a cool light color with RGB values of 219, 240, 232. It has a hue of 157°, 41%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DBF0E8?
The RGB color code for #DBF0E8 is rgb(219, 240, 232). This means it contains 219 red,
240 green, and 232 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Swans Down a warm or cool color?
Swans Down (#DBF0E8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DBF0E8 in CSS?
You can use #DBF0E8 in CSS with:
background-color: #DBF0E8; or color: #DBF0E8; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 240, 232). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 0%, 3%, 6%.