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Java

#1BACB1

Java is a cool medium color with the hex code #1BACB1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 27, 172, 177 in digital design or CMYK 85%, 3%, 0%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Java color values

HEX
#1BACB1
RGB
27, 172, 177
HSL
182°, 74%, 40%
CMYK
85, 3, 0, 31

About this color

Java sits at 182° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 74% 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, Java is rendered as rgb(27, 172, 177), where the blue channel is highest at 177, 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 85C 3M 0Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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: #1BACB1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 27, 172, 177;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1BACB1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 85%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(27, 172, 177)
rgba(27, 172, 177, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1BACB1?
#1BACB1 is Java, a cool medium color with RGB values of 27, 172, 177. It has a hue of 182°, 74% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1BACB1?
The RGB color code for #1BACB1 is rgb(27, 172, 177). This means it contains 27 red, 172 green, and 177 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Java a warm or cool color?
Java (#1BACB1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1BACB1 in CSS?
You can use #1BACB1 in CSS with: background-color: #1BACB1; or color: #1BACB1; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 172, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 3%, 0%, 31%.