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Chamois

#E9DCAF

Chamois is a warm light color with the hex code #E9DCAF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 233, 220, 175 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 6%, 25%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chamois color values

HEX
#E9DCAF
RGB
233, 220, 175
HSL
47°, 57%, 80%
CMYK
0, 6, 25, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chamois sits at 47° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% 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, Chamois is rendered as rgb(233, 220, 175), where the red channel dominates at 233, 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, Chamois translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 6M 25Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (25%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Chamois

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E9DCAF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 233, 220, 175;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E9DCAF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 6%
Y: 25%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(233, 220, 175)
rgba(233, 220, 175, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 47° on the color wheel

Lamborghini logo
Lamborghini
Rivian logo
Rivian
National Geographic logo
National Geographic
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E9DCAF?
#E9DCAF is Chamois, a warm light color with RGB values of 233, 220, 175. It has a hue of 47°, 57% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E9DCAF?
The RGB color code for #E9DCAF is rgb(233, 220, 175). This means it contains 233 red, 220 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chamois a warm or cool color?
Chamois (#E9DCAF) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E9DCAF in CSS?
You can use #E9DCAF in CSS with: background-color: #E9DCAF; or color: #E9DCAF; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 220, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 6%, 25%, 9%.

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