Puerto Rico

Q: How do I use #00BFB3 in CSS?

You can use #00BFB3 in CSS with: background-color: #00BFB3; or color: #00BFB3; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 191, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 6%, 25%.

#00BFB3 aka “Elastic Teal” by Elastic

Puerto Rico is a cool dark color with the hex code #00BFB3. Also known as "Elastic Teal" by Elastic . This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 0, 191, 179 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 0%, 6%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color. Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.

Puerto Rico color values

HEX: #00BFB3
RGB: 0, 191, 179
HSL: 176°, 100%, 37%
CMYK: 100, 0, 6, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Puerto Rico sits at 176° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 37% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Puerto Rico is rendered as rgb(0, 191, 179), where the green channel leads at 191, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Puerto Rico translates to a CMYK breakdown of 100C 0M 6Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (100%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Elastic Teal.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Puerto Rico

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #00BFB3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 0, 191, 179;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#00BFB3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 100%
M: 0%
Y: 6%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(0, 191, 179)
rgba(0, 191, 179, 0.8)

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

Brands using Puerto Rico

1 brand uses this color in their identity

Elastic

Technology • In-house Elastic

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 176° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #00BFB3?

#00BFB3 is Puerto Rico, a cool dark color with RGB values of 0, 191, 179. It has a hue of 176°, 100% saturation, and 37% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #00BFB3?

The RGB color code for #00BFB3 is rgb(0, 191, 179). This means it contains 0 red, 191 green, and 179 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Puerto Rico a warm or cool color?

Puerto Rico (#00BFB3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #00BFB3 in CSS?

You can use #00BFB3 in CSS with: background-color: #00BFB3; or color: #00BFB3; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 191, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 6%, 25%.