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Eighth Ash

#E4E8E3

Eighth Ash is a neutral light color with the hex code #E4E8E3. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 228, 232, 227 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 0%, 2%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Eighth Ash Color Values

HEX
#E4E8E3
RGB
228, 232, 227
HSL
108°, 10%, 90%
CMYK
2, 0, 2, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Eighth Ash sits at 108° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 10% saturation and 90% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, neutral colors like Eighth Ash work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Eighth Ash in print, the CMYK breakdown of 2%, 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: #E4E8E3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 228, 232, 227;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E4E8E3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

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

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(228, 232, 227)
rgba(228, 232, 227, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E8E3?
#E4E8E3 is Eighth Ash, a neutral light color with RGB values of 228, 232, 227. It has a hue of 108°, 10% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E4E8E3?
The RGB color code for #E4E8E3 is rgb(228, 232, 227). This means it contains 228 red, 232 green, and 227 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Eighth Ash a warm or cool color?
Eighth Ash (#E4E8E3) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #E4E8E3 in CSS?
You can use #E4E8E3 in CSS with: background-color: #E4E8E3; or color: #E4E8E3; or as an RGB value: rgb(228, 232, 227). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 0%, 2%, 9%.

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