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Half Colonial White

#F9F5D2

Half Colonial White is a warm light color with the hex code #F9F5D2. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 249, 245, 210 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 16%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Half Colonial White color values

HEX
#F9F5D2
RGB
249, 245, 210
HSL
54°, 76%, 90%
CMYK
0, 2, 16, 2

About this color

Half Colonial White sits at 54° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 76% 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, Half Colonial White is rendered as rgb(249, 245, 210), where the red channel dominates at 249, 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, Half Colonial White translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 2M 16Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 16% 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 Half Colonial White

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F9F5D2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 249, 245, 210;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F9F5D2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 2%
Y: 16%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(249, 245, 210)
rgba(249, 245, 210, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F9F5D2?
#F9F5D2 is Half Colonial White, a warm light color with RGB values of 249, 245, 210. It has a hue of 54°, 76% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F9F5D2?
The RGB color code for #F9F5D2 is rgb(249, 245, 210). This means it contains 249 red, 245 green, and 210 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Half Colonial White a warm or cool color?
Half Colonial White (#F9F5D2) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F9F5D2 in CSS?
You can use #F9F5D2 in CSS with: background-color: #F9F5D2; or color: #F9F5D2; or as an RGB value: rgb(249, 245, 210). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 16%, 2%.