Dust Storm is a
warm light color with the hex code #DDC2BB.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
221, 194, 187 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 12%, 15%, 13% for print applications.
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Dust Storm
#DDC2BB
Dust Storm color values
- HEX
- #DDC2BB
- RGB
- 221, 194, 187
- HSL
- 12°, 33%, 80%
- CMYK
- 0, 12, 15, 13
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dust Storm sits at 12° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the 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, Dust Storm is rendered as rgb(221, 194, 187), where the red channel dominates at 221, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Dust Storm translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 12M 15Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Dust Storm
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #DDC2BB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 221, 194, 187;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DDC2BB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 12%
Y: 15%
K: 13%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(221, 194, 187)
rgba(221, 194, 187, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #DDC2BB?
#DDC2BB is Dust Storm, a warm light color with RGB values of 221, 194, 187. It has a hue of 12°, 33%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DDC2BB?
The RGB color code for #DDC2BB is rgb(221, 194, 187). This means it contains 221 red,
194 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dust Storm a warm or cool color?
Dust Storm (#DDC2BB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DDC2BB in CSS?
You can use #DDC2BB in CSS with:
background-color: #DDC2BB; or color: #DDC2BB; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 194, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 12%, 15%, 13%.