Pelorous

Q: How do I use #09ADC3 in CSS?

You can use #09ADC3 in CSS with: background-color: #09ADC3; or color: #09ADC3; or as an RGB value: rgb(9, 173, 195). For print design, use CMYK: 95%, 11%, 0%, 24%.

#09ADC3

Pelorous is a cool medium color with the hex code #09ADC3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 9, 173, 195 in digital design or CMYK 95%, 11%, 0%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pelorous color values

HEX: #09ADC3
RGB: 9, 173, 195
HSL: 187°, 91%, 40%
CMYK: 95, 11, 0, 24

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pelorous sits at 187° on the color wheel with 91% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 91%, 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, Pelorous is rendered as rgb(9, 173, 195), where the blue channel is highest at 195, 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, Pelorous translates to a CMYK breakdown of 95C 11M 0Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (95%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Pelorous

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #09ADC3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 9, 173, 195;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#09ADC3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 95%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(9, 173, 195)
rgba(9, 173, 195, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 187° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #09ADC3?

#09ADC3 is Pelorous, a cool medium color with RGB values of 9, 173, 195. It has a hue of 187°, 91% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #09ADC3?

The RGB color code for #09ADC3 is rgb(9, 173, 195). This means it contains 9 red, 173 green, and 195 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pelorous a warm or cool color?

Pelorous (#09ADC3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #09ADC3 in CSS?

You can use #09ADC3 in CSS with: background-color: #09ADC3; or color: #09ADC3; or as an RGB value: rgb(9, 173, 195). For print design, use CMYK: 95%, 11%, 0%, 24%.