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Vanilla Ice

#F2D9DD

Vanilla Ice is a warm light color with the hex code #F2D9DD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 242, 217, 221 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 10%, 9%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vanilla Ice color values

HEX
#F2D9DD
RGB
242, 217, 221
HSL
350°, 49%, 90%
CMYK
0, 10, 9, 5

About this color

Vanilla Ice sits at 350° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% 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, Vanilla Ice is rendered as rgb(242, 217, 221), where the red channel dominates at 242, 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, Vanilla Ice translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 10M 9Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 10% magenta, 9% 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.

How to use Vanilla Ice

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F2D9DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 217, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F2D9DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 10%
Y: 9%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(242, 217, 221)
rgba(242, 217, 221, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F2D9DD?
#F2D9DD is Vanilla Ice, a warm light color with RGB values of 242, 217, 221. It has a hue of 350°, 49% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F2D9DD?
The RGB color code for #F2D9DD is rgb(242, 217, 221). This means it contains 242 red, 217 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vanilla Ice a warm or cool color?
Vanilla Ice (#F2D9DD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F2D9DD in CSS?
You can use #F2D9DD in CSS with: background-color: #F2D9DD; or color: #F2D9DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 217, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 9%, 5%.