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Java

#06BCC6

Java is a cool medium color with the hex code #06BCC6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 6, 188, 198 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 5%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Java color values

HEX
#06BCC6
RGB
6, 188, 198
HSL
183°, 94%, 40%
CMYK
97, 5, 0, 22

About this color

Java sits at 183° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, 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, Java is rendered as rgb(6, 188, 198), where the blue channel is highest at 198, though it sits close to the other channels. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Java translates to a CMYK breakdown of 97C 5M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (97%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Java

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #06BCC6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 6, 188, 198;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#06BCC6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 97%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(6, 188, 198)
rgba(6, 188, 198, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #06BCC6?
#06BCC6 is Java, a cool medium color with RGB values of 6, 188, 198. It has a hue of 183°, 94% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #06BCC6?
The RGB color code for #06BCC6 is rgb(6, 188, 198). This means it contains 6 red, 188 green, and 198 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Java a warm or cool color?
Java (#06BCC6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #06BCC6 in CSS?
You can use #06BCC6 in CSS with: background-color: #06BCC6; or color: #06BCC6; or as an RGB value: rgb(6, 188, 198). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 5%, 0%, 22%.