Parchment is a
warm light color with the hex code #F2EED9.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
242, 238, 217 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 5% for print applications.
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Parchment
#F2EED9
Parchment color values
- HEX
- #F2EED9
- RGB
- 242, 238, 217
- HSL
- 50°, 49%, 90%
- CMYK
- 0, 2, 10, 5
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Parchment sits at 50° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow 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, Parchment is rendered as rgb(242, 238, 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, Parchment translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 2M 10Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Parchment
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F2EED9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 242, 238, 217;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F2EED9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 2%
Y: 10%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(242, 238, 217)
rgba(242, 238, 217, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 50° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F2EED9?
#F2EED9 is Parchment, a warm light color with RGB values of 242, 238, 217. It has a hue of 50°, 49%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F2EED9?
The RGB color code for #F2EED9 is rgb(242, 238, 217). This means it contains 242 red,
238 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Parchment a warm or cool color?
Parchment (#F2EED9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F2EED9 in CSS?
You can use #F2EED9 in CSS with:
background-color: #F2EED9; or color: #F2EED9; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 238, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 10%, 5%.