Caper

Q: How do I use #DFEFA9 in CSS?

You can use #DFEFA9 in CSS with: background-color: #DFEFA9; or color: #DFEFA9; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 239, 169). For print design, use CMYK: 7%, 0%, 29%, 6%.

#DFEFA9

Caper is a neutral light color with the hex code #DFEFA9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 223, 239, 169 in digital design or CMYK 7%, 0%, 29%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Caper color values

HEX: #DFEFA9
RGB: 223, 239, 169
HSL: 74°, 69%, 80%
CMYK: 7, 0, 29, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Caper sits at 74° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 69% 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, 239, 169), where the green channel leads at 239, 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 7C 0M 29Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (29%), 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 Caper

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DFEFA9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 223, 239, 169;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DFEFA9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 7%
M: 0%
Y: 29%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(223, 239, 169)
rgba(223, 239, 169, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 74° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DFEFA9?

#DFEFA9 is Caper, a neutral light color with RGB values of 223, 239, 169. It has a hue of 74°, 69% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DFEFA9?

The RGB color code for #DFEFA9 is rgb(223, 239, 169). This means it contains 223 red, 239 green, and 169 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Caper a warm or cool color?

Caper (#DFEFA9) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #DFEFA9 in CSS?

You can use #DFEFA9 in CSS with: background-color: #DFEFA9; or color: #DFEFA9; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 239, 169). For print design, use CMYK: 7%, 0%, 29%, 6%.