Snuff is a
cool light color with the hex code #ECD6F5.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
236, 214, 245 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 13%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
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Snuff
#ECD6F5
Snuff color values
- HEX
- #ECD6F5
- RGB
- 236, 214, 245
- HSL
- 283°, 61%, 90%
- CMYK
- 4, 13, 0, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Snuff sits at 283° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet 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, Snuff is rendered as rgb(236, 214, 245), where the blue channel is highest at 245, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Snuff translates to a CMYK breakdown of 4C 13M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 13% magenta. 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Snuff
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #ECD6F5;
--brand-primary-rgb: 236, 214, 245;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#ECD6F5',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 4%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(236, 214, 245)
rgba(236, 214, 245, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #ECD6F5?
#ECD6F5 is Snuff, a cool light color with RGB values of 236, 214, 245. It has a hue of 283°, 61%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #ECD6F5?
The RGB color code for #ECD6F5 is rgb(236, 214, 245). This means it contains 236 red,
214 green, and 245 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Snuff a warm or cool color?
Snuff (#ECD6F5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ECD6F5 in CSS?
You can use #ECD6F5 in CSS with:
background-color: #ECD6F5; or color: #ECD6F5; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 214, 245). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 13%, 0%, 4%.