Wafer

Q: How do I use #DDC7BB in CSS?

You can use #DDC7BB in CSS with: background-color: #DDC7BB; or color: #DDC7BB; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 199, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 15%, 13%.

#DDC7BB

Wafer is a warm light color with the hex code #DDC7BB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 221, 199, 187 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 10%, 15%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wafer color values

HEX: #DDC7BB
RGB: 221, 199, 187
HSL: 21°, 33%, 80%
CMYK: 0, 10, 15, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Wafer sits at 21° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-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, Wafer is rendered as rgb(221, 199, 187), 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, Wafer translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 10M 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 Wafer

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DDC7BB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 199, 187;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DDC7BB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 10%
Y: 15%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(221, 199, 187)
rgba(221, 199, 187, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 21° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DDC7BB?

#DDC7BB is Wafer, a warm light color with RGB values of 221, 199, 187. It has a hue of 21°, 33% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DDC7BB?

The RGB color code for #DDC7BB is rgb(221, 199, 187). This means it contains 221 red, 199 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Wafer a warm or cool color?

Wafer (#DDC7BB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DDC7BB in CSS?

You can use #DDC7BB in CSS with: background-color: #DDC7BB; or color: #DDC7BB; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 199, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 15%, 13%.