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Caper

#DCEBAD

Caper is a neutral light color with the hex code #DCEBAD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 220, 235, 173 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 0%, 26%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Caper color values

HEX
#DCEBAD
RGB
220, 235, 173
HSL
75°, 61%, 80%
CMYK
6, 0, 26, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Caper sits at 75° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 61% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(220, 235, 173), where the green channel leads at 235, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

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: #DCEBAD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 235, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DCEBAD',
}

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(220, 235, 173)
rgba(220, 235, 173, 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 #DCEBAD?
#DCEBAD is Caper, a neutral light color with RGB values of 220, 235, 173. It has a hue of 75°, 61% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DCEBAD?
The RGB color code for #DCEBAD is rgb(220, 235, 173). This means it contains 220 red, 235 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Caper a warm or cool color?
Caper (#DCEBAD) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #DCEBAD in CSS?
You can use #DCEBAD in CSS with: background-color: #DCEBAD; or color: #DCEBAD; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 235, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 26%, 8%.

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