Double Colonial White

Q: How do I use #E9E9AF in CSS?

You can use #E9E9AF in CSS with: background-color: #E9E9AF; or color: #E9E9AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 233, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 25%, 9%.

#E9E9AF

Double Colonial White is a neutral light color with the hex code #E9E9AF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 233, 233, 175 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 25%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Double Colonial White color values

HEX: #E9E9AF
RGB: 233, 233, 175
HSL: 60°, 57%, 80%
CMYK: 0, 0, 25, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Double Colonial White sits at 60° 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, Double Colonial White is rendered as rgb(233, 233, 175), where the red channel dominates at 233, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Double Colonial White translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 0M 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Double Colonial White

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E9E9AF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 233, 233, 175;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E9E9AF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

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

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

RGB for Screens

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

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 60° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E9E9AF?

#E9E9AF is Double Colonial White, a neutral light color with RGB values of 233, 233, 175. It has a hue of 60°, 57% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #E9E9AF?

The RGB color code for #E9E9AF is rgb(233, 233, 175). This means it contains 233 red, 233 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Double Colonial White a warm or cool color?

Double Colonial White (#E9E9AF) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #E9E9AF in CSS?

You can use #E9E9AF in CSS with: background-color: #E9E9AF; or color: #E9E9AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 233, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 25%, 9%.