Pelorous

Q: How do I use #10ADBC in CSS?

You can use #10ADBC in CSS with: background-color: #10ADBC; or color: #10ADBC; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 173, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 8%, 0%, 26%.

#10ADBC

Pelorous is a cool medium color with the hex code #10ADBC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 16, 173, 188 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 8%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pelorous color values

HEX: #10ADBC
RGB: 16, 173, 188
HSL: 185°, 84%, 40%
CMYK: 91, 8, 0, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pelorous sits at 185° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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(16, 173, 188), where the blue channel is highest at 188, 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 91C 8M 0Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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: #10ADBC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 16, 173, 188;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#10ADBC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(16, 173, 188)
rgba(16, 173, 188, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 185° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #10ADBC?

#10ADBC is Pelorous, a cool medium color with RGB values of 16, 173, 188. It has a hue of 185°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #10ADBC?

The RGB color code for #10ADBC is rgb(16, 173, 188). This means it contains 16 red, 173 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pelorous a warm or cool color?

Pelorous (#10ADBC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #10ADBC in CSS?

You can use #10ADBC in CSS with: background-color: #10ADBC; or color: #10ADBC; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 173, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 8%, 0%, 26%.