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Eighth Ash

#E2E9E4

Eighth Ash is a cool light color with the hex code #E2E9E4. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 226, 233, 228 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 0%, 2%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Eighth Ash Color Values

HEX
#E2E9E4
RGB
226, 233, 228
HSL
137°, 14%, 90%
CMYK
3, 0, 2, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Eighth Ash sits at 137° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 14% saturation and 90% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

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

When using Eighth Ash in print, the CMYK breakdown of 3%, 0%, 2%, 9% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Eighth Ash

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E2E9E4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 226, 233, 228;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E2E9E4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 3%
M: 0%
Y: 2%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(226, 233, 228)
rgba(226, 233, 228, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E9E4?
#E2E9E4 is Eighth Ash, a cool light color with RGB values of 226, 233, 228. It has a hue of 137°, 14% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E2E9E4?
The RGB color code for #E2E9E4 is rgb(226, 233, 228). This means it contains 226 red, 233 green, and 228 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Eighth Ash a warm or cool color?
Eighth Ash (#E2E9E4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E2E9E4 in CSS?
You can use #E2E9E4 in CSS with: background-color: #E2E9E4; or color: #E2E9E4; or as an RGB value: rgb(226, 233, 228). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 2%, 9%.

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