Swans Down

Q: How do I use #DCEFEC in CSS?

You can use #DCEFEC in CSS with: background-color: #DCEFEC; or color: #DCEFEC; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 239, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 1%, 6%.

#DCEFEC

Swans Down is a cool light color with the hex code #DCEFEC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 220, 239, 236 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 1%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Swans Down color values

HEX: #DCEFEC
RGB: 220, 239, 236
HSL: 171°, 37%, 90%
CMYK: 8, 0, 1, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Swans Down sits at 171° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% 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(220, 239, 236), where the green channel leads at 239, 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 8C 0M 1Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (8%), 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: #DCEFEC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 239, 236;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DCEFEC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 0%
Y: 1%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(220, 239, 236)
rgba(220, 239, 236, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

22 brand s with colors near 171° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DCEFEC?

#DCEFEC is Swans Down, a cool light color with RGB values of 220, 239, 236. It has a hue of 171°, 37% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DCEFEC?

The RGB color code for #DCEFEC is rgb(220, 239, 236). This means it contains 220 red, 239 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Swans Down a warm or cool color?

Swans Down (#DCEFEC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DCEFEC in CSS?

You can use #DCEFEC in CSS with: background-color: #DCEFEC; or color: #DCEFEC; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 239, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 1%, 6%.