Raffia is a
warm light color with the hex code #E8D2B0.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
232, 210, 176 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 9%, 24%, 9% for print applications.
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Raffia
#E8D2B0
Raffia color values
- HEX
- #E8D2B0
- RGB
- 232, 210, 176
- HSL
- 36°, 55%, 80%
- CMYK
- 0, 9, 24, 9
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Raffia sits at 36° on the color wheel with 55% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 55% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Raffia is rendered as rgb(232, 210, 176), where the red channel dominates at 232, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Raffia translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 9M 24Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (24%), 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 Raffia
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #E8D2B0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 232, 210, 176;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E8D2B0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 9%
Y: 24%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(232, 210, 176)
rgba(232, 210, 176, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 36° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #E8D2B0?
#E8D2B0 is Raffia, a warm light color with RGB values of 232, 210, 176. It has a hue of 36°, 55%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E8D2B0?
The RGB color code for #E8D2B0 is rgb(232, 210, 176). This means it contains 232 red,
210 green, and 176 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Raffia a warm or cool color?
Raffia (#E8D2B0) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E8D2B0 in CSS?
You can use #E8D2B0 in CSS with:
background-color: #E8D2B0; or color: #E8D2B0; or as an RGB value: rgb(232, 210, 176). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 9%, 24%, 9%.