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Cultured

#DDE7EE

Cultured is a cool light color with the hex code #DDE7EE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 221, 231, 238 in digital design or CMYK 7%, 3%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cultured Color Values

HEX
#DDE7EE
RGB
221, 231, 238
HSL
205°, 33%, 90%
CMYK
7, 3, 0, 7

About this color

Cultured sits at 205° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 33% saturation and 90% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Cultured work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Cultured in print, the CMYK breakdown of 7%, 3%, 0%, 7% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cultured

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DDE7EE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 231, 238;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DDE7EE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 7%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(221, 231, 238)
rgba(221, 231, 238, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDE7EE?
#DDE7EE is Cultured, a cool light color with RGB values of 221, 231, 238. It has a hue of 205°, 33% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DDE7EE?
The RGB color code for #DDE7EE is rgb(221, 231, 238). This means it contains 221 red, 231 green, and 238 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cultured a warm or cool color?
Cultured (#DDE7EE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DDE7EE in CSS?
You can use #DDE7EE in CSS with: background-color: #DDE7EE; or color: #DDE7EE; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 231, 238). For print design, use CMYK: 7%, 3%, 0%, 7%.