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Caper

#DFEDAB

Caper is a neutral light color with the hex code #DFEDAB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 223, 237, 171 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 0%, 28%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Caper color values

HEX
#DFEDAB
RGB
223, 237, 171
HSL
73°, 65%, 80%
CMYK
6, 0, 28, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Caper sits at 73° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 65% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Caper is rendered as rgb(223, 237, 171), where the green channel leads at 237, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Caper translates to a CMYK breakdown of 6C 0M 28Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (28%), 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 Caper

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DFEDAB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 223, 237, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DFEDAB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 6%
M: 0%
Y: 28%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(223, 237, 171)
rgba(223, 237, 171, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 73° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Linktree logo
Linktree
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DFEDAB?
#DFEDAB is Caper, a neutral light color with RGB values of 223, 237, 171. It has a hue of 73°, 65% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DFEDAB?
The RGB color code for #DFEDAB is rgb(223, 237, 171). This means it contains 223 red, 237 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Caper a warm or cool color?
Caper (#DFEDAB) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #DFEDAB in CSS?
You can use #DFEDAB in CSS with: background-color: #DFEDAB; or color: #DFEDAB; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 237, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 28%, 7%.

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