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Orinoco

#F0F9D2

Orinoco is a neutral light color with the hex code #F0F9D2. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 240, 249, 210 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 0%, 16%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Orinoco color values

HEX
#F0F9D2
RGB
240, 249, 210
HSL
74°, 76%, 90%
CMYK
4, 0, 16, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Orinoco sits at 74° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 76% 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, Orinoco is rendered as rgb(240, 249, 210), where the green channel leads at 249, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Orinoco translates to a CMYK breakdown of 4C 0M 16Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 16% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Orinoco

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F0F9D2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 240, 249, 210;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F0F9D2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 4%
M: 0%
Y: 16%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(240, 249, 210)
rgba(240, 249, 210, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 74° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Linktree logo
Linktree

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F0F9D2?
#F0F9D2 is Orinoco, a neutral light color with RGB values of 240, 249, 210. It has a hue of 74°, 76% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F0F9D2?
The RGB color code for #F0F9D2 is rgb(240, 249, 210). This means it contains 240 red, 249 green, and 210 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Orinoco a warm or cool color?
Orinoco (#F0F9D2) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #F0F9D2 in CSS?
You can use #F0F9D2 in CSS with: background-color: #F0F9D2; or color: #F0F9D2; or as an RGB value: rgb(240, 249, 210). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 0%, 16%, 2%.

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