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Cultured

#E8E3E8

Cultured is a warm light color with the hex code #E8E3E8. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 232, 227, 232 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cultured Color Values

HEX
#E8E3E8
RGB
232, 227, 232
HSL
300°, 10%, 90%
CMYK
0, 2, 0, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cultured sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 10% saturation and 90% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Cultured work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Cultured in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 2%, 0%, 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 Cultured

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E8E3E8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 232, 227, 232;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E8E3E8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

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

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

RGB for Screens 

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E3E8?
#E8E3E8 is Cultured, a warm light color with RGB values of 232, 227, 232. It has a hue of 300°, 10% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E8E3E8?
The RGB color code for #E8E3E8 is rgb(232, 227, 232). This means it contains 232 red, 227 green, and 232 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cultured a warm or cool color?
Cultured (#E8E3E8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E8E3E8 in CSS?
You can use #E8E3E8 in CSS with: background-color: #E8E3E8; or color: #E8E3E8; or as an RGB value: rgb(232, 227, 232). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 0%, 9%.

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