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Light Cyan

#DDEEEE

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

Light Cyan Color Values

HEX
#DDEEEE
RGB
221, 238, 238
HSL
180°, 33%, 90%
CMYK
7, 0, 0, 7

About this color

Light Cyan sits at 180° 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 Light Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

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

How to use Light Cyan

CSS Variable

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

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DDEEEE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

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

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

RGB for Screens

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

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 180° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDEEEE?
#DDEEEE is Light Cyan, a cool light color with RGB values of 221, 238, 238. It has a hue of 180°, 33% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DDEEEE?
The RGB color code for #DDEEEE is rgb(221, 238, 238). This means it contains 221 red, 238 green, and 238 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Cyan a warm or cool color?
Light Cyan (#DDEEEE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DDEEEE in CSS?
You can use #DDEEEE in CSS with: background-color: #DDEEEE; or color: #DDEEEE; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 238, 238). For print design, use CMYK: 7%, 0%, 0%, 7%.