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Melanie

#DDBBCE

Melanie is a warm light color with the hex code #DDBBCE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 221, 187, 206 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 15%, 7%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Melanie color values

HEX
#DDBBCE
RGB
221, 187, 206
HSL
326°, 33%, 80%
CMYK
0, 15, 7, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Melanie sits at 326° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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, Melanie is rendered as rgb(221, 187, 206), where the red channel dominates at 221, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Melanie translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 15M 7Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (15%), 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 Melanie

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DDBBCE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 187, 206;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DDBBCE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 15%
Y: 7%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(221, 187, 206)
rgba(221, 187, 206, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 326° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic
Instagram logo
Instagram
LG logo
LG

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DDBBCE?
#DDBBCE is Melanie, a warm light color with RGB values of 221, 187, 206. It has a hue of 326°, 33% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DDBBCE?
The RGB color code for #DDBBCE is rgb(221, 187, 206). This means it contains 221 red, 187 green, and 206 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Melanie a warm or cool color?
Melanie (#DDBBCE) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DDBBCE in CSS?
You can use #DDBBCE in CSS with: background-color: #DDBBCE; or color: #DDBBCE; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 187, 206). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 15%, 7%, 13%.

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