Fountain Blue

Q: How do I use #14AFB8 in CSS?

You can use #14AFB8 in CSS with: background-color: #14AFB8; or color: #14AFB8; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 175, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 5%, 0%, 28%.

#14AFB8

Fountain Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #14AFB8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 20, 175, 184 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 5%, 0%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Fountain Blue color values

HEX: #14AFB8
RGB: 20, 175, 184
HSL: 183°, 80%, 40%
CMYK: 89, 5, 0, 28

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Fountain Blue sits at 183° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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, Fountain Blue is rendered as rgb(20, 175, 184), where the blue channel is highest at 184, 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, Fountain Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 89C 5M 0Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), 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 Fountain Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #14AFB8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 20, 175, 184;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#14AFB8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 89%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(20, 175, 184)
rgba(20, 175, 184, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 183° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #14AFB8?

#14AFB8 is Fountain Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 20, 175, 184. It has a hue of 183°, 80% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #14AFB8?

The RGB color code for #14AFB8 is rgb(20, 175, 184). This means it contains 20 red, 175 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Fountain Blue a warm or cool color?

Fountain Blue (#14AFB8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #14AFB8 in CSS?

You can use #14AFB8 in CSS with: background-color: #14AFB8; or color: #14AFB8; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 175, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 5%, 0%, 28%.