Ecru White is a
warm light color with the hex code #EEEDDD.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
238, 237, 221 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 7%, 7% for print applications.
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Ecru White
#EEEDDD
Ecru White color values
- HEX
- #EEEDDD
- RGB
- 238, 237, 221
- HSL
- 56°, 33%, 90%
- CMYK
- 0, 0, 7, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Ecru White sits at 56° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow 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, Ecru White is rendered as rgb(238, 237, 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, Ecru White translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 0M 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Ecru White
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #EEEDDD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 238, 237, 221;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#EEEDDD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 7%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(238, 237, 221)
rgba(238, 237, 221, 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 #EEEDDD?
#EEEDDD is Ecru White, a warm light color with RGB values of 238, 237, 221. It has a hue of 56°, 33%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #EEEDDD?
The RGB color code for #EEEDDD is rgb(238, 237, 221). This means it contains 238 red,
237 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Ecru White a warm or cool color?
Ecru White (#EEEDDD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EEEDDD in CSS?
You can use #EEEDDD in CSS with:
background-color: #EEEDDD; or color: #EEEDDD; or as an RGB value: rgb(238, 237, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 7%, 7%.