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Java

#12BAB7

Java is a cool medium color with the hex code #12BAB7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 18, 186, 183 in digital design or CMYK 90%, 0%, 2%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Java color values

HEX
#12BAB7
RGB
18, 186, 183
HSL
179°, 82%, 40%
CMYK
90, 0, 2, 27

About this color

Java sits at 179° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, 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(18, 186, 183), where the green channel leads at 186, with red and blue channels close behind. 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 90C 0M 2Y 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.

How to use Java

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #12BAB7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 186, 183;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#12BAB7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 90%
M: 0%
Y: 2%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(18, 186, 183)
rgba(18, 186, 183, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #12BAB7?
#12BAB7 is Java, a cool medium color with RGB values of 18, 186, 183. It has a hue of 179°, 82% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #12BAB7?
The RGB color code for #12BAB7 is rgb(18, 186, 183). This means it contains 18 red, 186 green, and 183 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Java a warm or cool color?
Java (#12BAB7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #12BAB7 in CSS?
You can use #12BAB7 in CSS with: background-color: #12BAB7; or color: #12BAB7; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 186, 183). For print design, use CMYK: 90%, 0%, 2%, 27%.