Puerto Rico

Q: How do I use #11BB9E in CSS?

You can use #11BB9E in CSS with: background-color: #11BB9E; or color: #11BB9E; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 187, 158). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 0%, 16%, 27%.

#11BB9E

Puerto Rico is a cool medium color with the hex code #11BB9E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 17, 187, 158 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 0%, 16%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Puerto Rico color values

HEX: #11BB9E
RGB: 17, 187, 158
HSL: 170°, 83%, 40%
CMYK: 91, 0, 16, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Puerto Rico sits at 170° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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(17, 187, 158), where the green channel leads at 187, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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, Puerto Rico translates to a CMYK breakdown of 91C 0M 16Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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 Puerto Rico

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #11BB9E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 17, 187, 158;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#11BB9E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 0%
Y: 16%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(17, 187, 158)
rgba(17, 187, 158, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 170° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #11BB9E?

#11BB9E is Puerto Rico, a cool medium color with RGB values of 17, 187, 158. It has a hue of 170°, 83% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #11BB9E?

The RGB color code for #11BB9E is rgb(17, 187, 158). This means it contains 17 red, 187 green, and 158 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Puerto Rico a warm or cool color?

Puerto Rico (#11BB9E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #11BB9E in CSS?

You can use #11BB9E in CSS with: background-color: #11BB9E; or color: #11BB9E; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 187, 158). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 0%, 16%, 27%.