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Cultured

#DCE7EF

Cultured is a cool light color with the hex code #DCE7EF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 220, 231, 239 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cultured Color Values

HEX
#DCE7EF
RGB
220, 231, 239
HSL
205°, 37%, 90%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 6

About this color

Cultured sits at 205° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 37% saturation and 90% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Cultured work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Cultured in print, the CMYK breakdown of 8%, 3%, 0%, 6% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cultured

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DCE7EF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 231, 239;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DCE7EF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(220, 231, 239)
rgba(220, 231, 239, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCE7EF?
#DCE7EF is Cultured, a cool light color with RGB values of 220, 231, 239. It has a hue of 205°, 37% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DCE7EF?
The RGB color code for #DCE7EF is rgb(220, 231, 239). This means it contains 220 red, 231 green, and 239 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cultured a warm or cool color?
Cultured (#DCE7EF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DCE7EF in CSS?
You can use #DCE7EF in CSS with: background-color: #DCE7EF; or color: #DCE7EF; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 231, 239). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 3%, 0%, 6%.