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Cultured

#E1E5EA

Cultured is a cool light color with the hex code #E1E5EA. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 225, 229, 234 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cultured Color Values

HEX
#E1E5EA
RGB
225, 229, 234
HSL
213°, 18%, 90%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 8

About this color

Cultured sits at 213° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 18% saturation and 90% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

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 4%, 2%, 0%, 8% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cultured

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E1E5EA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 225, 229, 234;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E1E5EA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 4%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(225, 229, 234)
rgba(225, 229, 234, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1E5EA?
#E1E5EA is Cultured, a cool light color with RGB values of 225, 229, 234. It has a hue of 213°, 18% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E1E5EA?
The RGB color code for #E1E5EA is rgb(225, 229, 234). This means it contains 225 red, 229 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cultured a warm or cool color?
Cultured (#E1E5EA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E1E5EA in CSS?
You can use #E1E5EA in CSS with: background-color: #E1E5EA; or color: #E1E5EA; or as an RGB value: rgb(225, 229, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 2%, 0%, 8%.