Double Colonial White

Q: How do I use #F1E7B1 in CSS?

You can use #F1E7B1 in CSS with: background-color: #F1E7B1; or color: #F1E7B1; or as an RGB value: rgb(241, 231, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 27%, 5%.

#F1E7B1

Double Colonial White is a warm light color with the hex code #F1E7B1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 241, 231, 177 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 27%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Double Colonial White color values

HEX: #F1E7B1
RGB: 241, 231, 177
HSL: 51°, 70%, 82%
CMYK: 0, 4, 27, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Double Colonial White sits at 51° on the color wheel with 70% saturation and 82% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 70% 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(241, 231, 177), where the red channel dominates at 241, 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 4M 27Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 27% 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Double Colonial White

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F1E7B1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 241, 231, 177;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F1E7B1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 27%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(241, 231, 177)
rgba(241, 231, 177, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 51° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F1E7B1?

#F1E7B1 is Double Colonial White, a warm light color with RGB values of 241, 231, 177. It has a hue of 51°, 70% saturation, and 82% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #F1E7B1?

The RGB color code for #F1E7B1 is rgb(241, 231, 177). This means it contains 241 red, 231 green, and 177 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Double Colonial White a warm or cool color?

Double Colonial White (#F1E7B1) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #F1E7B1 in CSS?

You can use #F1E7B1 in CSS with: background-color: #F1E7B1; or color: #F1E7B1; or as an RGB value: rgb(241, 231, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 27%, 5%.