Double Colonial White

Q: How do I use #EBDFAD in CSS?

You can use #EBDFAD in CSS with: background-color: #EBDFAD; or color: #EBDFAD; or as an RGB value: rgb(235, 223, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 26%, 8%.

#EBDFAD

Double Colonial White is a warm light color with the hex code #EBDFAD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 235, 223, 173 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 26%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Double Colonial White color values

HEX: #EBDFAD
RGB: 235, 223, 173
HSL: 48°, 61%, 80%
CMYK: 0, 5, 26, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Double Colonial White sits at 48° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 61% 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, Double Colonial White is rendered as rgb(235, 223, 173), where the red channel dominates at 235, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Double Colonial White translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 5M 26Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (26%), 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: #EBDFAD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 235, 223, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EBDFAD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 26%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(235, 223, 173)
rgba(235, 223, 173, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 48° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EBDFAD?

#EBDFAD is Double Colonial White, a warm light color with RGB values of 235, 223, 173. It has a hue of 48°, 61% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #EBDFAD?

The RGB color code for #EBDFAD is rgb(235, 223, 173). This means it contains 235 red, 223 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Double Colonial White a warm or cool color?

Double Colonial White (#EBDFAD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #EBDFAD in CSS?

You can use #EBDFAD in CSS with: background-color: #EBDFAD; or color: #EBDFAD; or as an RGB value: rgb(235, 223, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 26%, 8%.