Snuff

Q: How do I use #E6DEED in CSS?

You can use #E6DEED in CSS with: background-color: #E6DEED; or color: #E6DEED; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 222, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 6%, 0%, 7%.

#E6DEED

Snuff is a cool light color with the hex code #E6DEED. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 230, 222, 237 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 6%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Snuff color values

HEX: #E6DEED
RGB: 230, 222, 237
HSL: 272°, 29%, 90%
CMYK: 3, 6, 0, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Snuff sits at 272° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Snuff is rendered as rgb(230, 222, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, though it sits close to the other channels. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Snuff translates to a CMYK breakdown of 3C 6M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (6%), 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 Snuff

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E6DEED;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 230, 222, 237;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E6DEED',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 3%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(230, 222, 237)
rgba(230, 222, 237, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 272° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E6DEED?

#E6DEED is Snuff, a cool light color with RGB values of 230, 222, 237. It has a hue of 272°, 29% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #E6DEED?

The RGB color code for #E6DEED is rgb(230, 222, 237). This means it contains 230 red, 222 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Snuff a warm or cool color?

Snuff (#E6DEED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #E6DEED in CSS?

You can use #E6DEED in CSS with: background-color: #E6DEED; or color: #E6DEED; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 222, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 6%, 0%, 7%.