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Pot Pourri

#F2E2D9

Pot Pourri is a warm light color with the hex code #F2E2D9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 242, 226, 217 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 7%, 10%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pot Pourri color values

HEX
#F2E2D9
RGB
242, 226, 217
HSL
22°, 49%, 90%
CMYK
0, 7, 10, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pot Pourri sits at 22° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the orange-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, Pot Pourri is rendered as rgb(242, 226, 217), 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, Pot Pourri translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 7M 10Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 7% magenta, 10% 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 Pot Pourri

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F2E2D9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 226, 217;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F2E2D9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 7%
Y: 10%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(242, 226, 217)
rgba(242, 226, 217, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 22° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Harley-Davidson logo
Harley-Davidson
Hermes logo
Hermes
Chobani logo
Chobani

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F2E2D9?
#F2E2D9 is Pot Pourri, a warm light color with RGB values of 242, 226, 217. It has a hue of 22°, 49% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F2E2D9?
The RGB color code for #F2E2D9 is rgb(242, 226, 217). This means it contains 242 red, 226 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pot Pourri a warm or cool color?
Pot Pourri (#F2E2D9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F2E2D9 in CSS?
You can use #F2E2D9 in CSS with: background-color: #F2E2D9; or color: #F2E2D9; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 226, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 7%, 10%, 5%.

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