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Primrose

#EAF1A7

Primrose is a neutral light color with the hex code #EAF1A7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 234, 241, 167 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 0%, 31%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Primrose color values

HEX
#EAF1A7
RGB
234, 241, 167
HSL
66°, 73%, 80%
CMYK
3, 0, 31, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Primrose sits at 66° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 73% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Primrose is rendered as rgb(234, 241, 167), where the green channel leads at 241, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Primrose translates to a CMYK breakdown of 3C 0M 31Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 31% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Primrose

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EAF1A7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 234, 241, 167;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EAF1A7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 3%
M: 0%
Y: 31%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(234, 241, 167)
rgba(234, 241, 167, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

23 brand s with colors near 66° on the color wheel

Linktree logo
Linktree
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Snapchat logo
Snapchat
Ferrari logo
Ferrari

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EAF1A7?
#EAF1A7 is Primrose, a neutral light color with RGB values of 234, 241, 167. It has a hue of 66°, 73% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EAF1A7?
The RGB color code for #EAF1A7 is rgb(234, 241, 167). This means it contains 234 red, 241 green, and 167 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Primrose a warm or cool color?
Primrose (#EAF1A7) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #EAF1A7 in CSS?
You can use #EAF1A7 in CSS with: background-color: #EAF1A7; or color: #EAF1A7; or as an RGB value: rgb(234, 241, 167). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 31%, 5%.

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