Pelorous

Q: How do I use #17AAB5 in CSS?

You can use #17AAB5 in CSS with: background-color: #17AAB5; or color: #17AAB5; or as an RGB value: rgb(23, 170, 181). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 6%, 0%, 29%.

#17AAB5

Pelorous is a cool medium color with the hex code #17AAB5. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 23, 170, 181 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 6%, 0%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pelorous color values

HEX: #17AAB5
RGB: 23, 170, 181
HSL: 184°, 77%, 40%
CMYK: 87, 6, 0, 29

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pelorous sits at 184° on the color wheel with 77% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 77% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(23, 170, 181), where the blue channel is highest at 181, 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 87C 6M 0Y 29K. With a moderate key (29%), 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: #17AAB5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 23, 170, 181;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#17AAB5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 87%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(23, 170, 181)
rgba(23, 170, 181, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 184° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #17AAB5?

#17AAB5 is Pelorous, a cool medium color with RGB values of 23, 170, 181. It has a hue of 184°, 77% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #17AAB5?

The RGB color code for #17AAB5 is rgb(23, 170, 181). This means it contains 23 red, 170 green, and 181 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pelorous a warm or cool color?

Pelorous (#17AAB5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #17AAB5 in CSS?

You can use #17AAB5 in CSS with: background-color: #17AAB5; or color: #17AAB5; or as an RGB value: rgb(23, 170, 181). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 6%, 0%, 29%.