Ecru White

Q: How do I use #EDEDDE in CSS?

You can use #EDEDDE in CSS with: background-color: #EDEDDE; or color: #EDEDDE; or as an RGB value: rgb(237, 237, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 6%, 7%.

#EDEDDE

Ecru White is a neutral light color with the hex code #EDEDDE. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 237, 237, 222 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 6%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ecru White color values

HEX: #EDEDDE
RGB: 237, 237, 222
HSL: 60°, 29%, 90%
CMYK: 0, 0, 6, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Ecru White sits at 60° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Ecru White is rendered as rgb(237, 237, 222), where the red channel dominates at 237, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Ecru White translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 0M 6Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (6%), 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 Ecru White

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EDEDDE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 237, 237, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EDEDDE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

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

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(237, 237, 222)
rgba(237, 237, 222, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 60° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EDEDDE?

#EDEDDE is Ecru White, a neutral light color with RGB values of 237, 237, 222. It has a hue of 60°, 29% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #EDEDDE?

The RGB color code for #EDEDDE is rgb(237, 237, 222). This means it contains 237 red, 237 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Ecru White a warm or cool color?

Ecru White (#EDEDDE) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #EDEDDE in CSS?

You can use #EDEDDE in CSS with: background-color: #EDEDDE; or color: #EDEDDE; or as an RGB value: rgb(237, 237, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 6%, 7%.