Double Colonial White

Q: How do I use #EDE9AB in CSS?

You can use #EDE9AB in CSS with: background-color: #EDE9AB; or color: #EDE9AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(237, 233, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 28%, 7%.

#EDE9AB

Double Colonial White is a warm light color with the hex code #EDE9AB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 237, 233, 171 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 28%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Double Colonial White color values

HEX: #EDE9AB
RGB: 237, 233, 171
HSL: 56°, 65%, 80%
CMYK: 0, 2, 28, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Double Colonial White sits at 56° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 65% 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(237, 233, 171), where the red channel dominates at 237, 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 2M 28Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (28%), 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: #EDE9AB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 237, 233, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EDE9AB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 2%
Y: 28%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(237, 233, 171)
rgba(237, 233, 171, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 56° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EDE9AB?

#EDE9AB is Double Colonial White, a warm light color with RGB values of 237, 233, 171. It has a hue of 56°, 65% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #EDE9AB?

The RGB color code for #EDE9AB is rgb(237, 233, 171). This means it contains 237 red, 233 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Double Colonial White a warm or cool color?

Double Colonial White (#EDE9AB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #EDE9AB in CSS?

You can use #EDE9AB in CSS with: background-color: #EDE9AB; or color: #EDE9AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(237, 233, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 28%, 7%.