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Pastel Caramel

#EDC6AB

Pastel Caramel is a warm light color with the hex code #EDC6AB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 237, 198, 171 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 16%, 28%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pastel Caramel Color Values

HEX
#EDC6AB
RGB
237, 198, 171
HSL
25°, 65%, 80%
CMYK
0, 16, 28, 7

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pastel Caramel sits at 25° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 65% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, warm colors like Pastel Caramel work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Pastel Caramel in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 16%, 28%, 7% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Pastel Caramel

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EDC6AB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 237, 198, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EDC6AB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 16%
Y: 28%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(237, 198, 171)
rgba(237, 198, 171, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

13 brand s with colors near 25° on the color wheel

JPMorgan Chase logo
JPMorgan Chase
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
SoundCloud logo
SoundCloud
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDC6AB?
#EDC6AB is Pastel Caramel, a warm light color with RGB values of 237, 198, 171. It has a hue of 25°, 65% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EDC6AB?
The RGB color code for #EDC6AB is rgb(237, 198, 171). This means it contains 237 red, 198 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Caramel a warm or cool color?
Pastel Caramel (#EDC6AB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EDC6AB in CSS?
You can use #EDC6AB in CSS with: background-color: #EDC6AB; or color: #EDC6AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(237, 198, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 16%, 28%, 7%.

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