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Parchment

#F3EDD8

Parchment is a warm light color with the hex code #F3EDD8. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 243, 237, 216 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 11%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Parchment color values

HEX
#F3EDD8
RGB
243, 237, 216
HSL
47°, 53%, 90%
CMYK
0, 2, 11, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Parchment sits at 47° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(243, 237, 216), where the red channel dominates at 243, 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 11Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 11% 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 Parchment

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F3EDD8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 243, 237, 216;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F3EDD8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 2%
Y: 11%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(243, 237, 216)
rgba(243, 237, 216, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 47° on the color wheel

Lamborghini logo
Lamborghini
Rivian logo
Rivian
National Geographic logo
National Geographic
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F3EDD8?
#F3EDD8 is Parchment, a warm light color with RGB values of 243, 237, 216. It has a hue of 47°, 53% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F3EDD8?
The RGB color code for #F3EDD8 is rgb(243, 237, 216). This means it contains 243 red, 237 green, and 216 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Parchment a warm or cool color?
Parchment (#F3EDD8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F3EDD8 in CSS?
You can use #F3EDD8 in CSS with: background-color: #F3EDD8; or color: #F3EDD8; or as an RGB value: rgb(243, 237, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 11%, 5%.

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