Java is a
cool medium color with the hex code #14B2B8.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
20, 178, 184 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 3%, 0%, 28% for print applications.
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Java
#14B2B8
Java color values
- HEX
- #14B2B8
- RGB
- 20, 178, 184
- HSL
- 182°, 80%, 40%
- CMYK
- 89, 3, 0, 28
Shades & tints
About this color
Java sits at 182° 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, Java is rendered as rgb(20, 178, 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, Java translates to a CMYK breakdown of 89C 3M 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 Java
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #14B2B8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 20, 178, 184;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#14B2B8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 89%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 28% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(20, 178, 184)
rgba(20, 178, 184, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 182° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #14B2B8?
What is the RGB value of #14B2B8?
Is Java a warm or cool color?
How do I use #14B2B8 in CSS?
background-color: #14B2B8; or color: #14B2B8; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 178, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 3%, 0%, 28%.