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Merino

#EEE9DD

Merino is a warm light color with the hex code #EEE9DD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 238, 233, 221 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 7%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Merino color values

HEX
#EEE9DD
RGB
238, 233, 221
HSL
42°, 33%, 90%
CMYK
0, 2, 7, 7

About this color

Merino sits at 42° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Merino is rendered as rgb(238, 233, 221), where the red channel dominates at 238, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Merino translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 2M 7Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (7%), 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.

How to use Merino

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EEE9DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 238, 233, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EEE9DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

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

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(238, 233, 221)
rgba(238, 233, 221, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EEE9DD?
#EEE9DD is Merino, a warm light color with RGB values of 238, 233, 221. It has a hue of 42°, 33% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EEE9DD?
The RGB color code for #EEE9DD is rgb(238, 233, 221). This means it contains 238 red, 233 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Merino a warm or cool color?
Merino (#EEE9DD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EEE9DD in CSS?
You can use #EEE9DD in CSS with: background-color: #EEE9DD; or color: #EEE9DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(238, 233, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 7%, 7%.