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Chamois

#ECDDAC

Chamois is a warm light color with the hex code #ECDDAC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 236, 221, 172 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 6%, 27%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chamois color values

HEX
#ECDDAC
RGB
236, 221, 172
HSL
46°, 63%, 80%
CMYK
0, 6, 27, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chamois sits at 46° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 63% 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, Chamois is rendered as rgb(236, 221, 172), where the red channel dominates at 236, 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, Chamois translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 6M 27Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (27%), 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: #ECDDAC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 236, 221, 172;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ECDDAC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 6%
Y: 27%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(236, 221, 172)
rgba(236, 221, 172, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 46° on the color wheel

Elastic logo
Elastic
Google logo
Google
Lamborghini logo
Lamborghini
Rivian logo
Rivian

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ECDDAC?
#ECDDAC is Chamois, a warm light color with RGB values of 236, 221, 172. It has a hue of 46°, 63% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ECDDAC?
The RGB color code for #ECDDAC is rgb(236, 221, 172). This means it contains 236 red, 221 green, and 172 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chamois a warm or cool color?
Chamois (#ECDDAC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ECDDAC in CSS?
You can use #ECDDAC in CSS with: background-color: #ECDDAC; or color: #ECDDAC; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 221, 172). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 6%, 27%, 7%.

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