Cerulean

Q: How do I use #20ACDF in CSS?

You can use #20ACDF in CSS with: background-color: #20ACDF; or color: #20ACDF; or as an RGB value: rgb(32, 172, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 86%, 23%, 0%, 13%.

#20ACDF

Cerulean is a cool medium color with the hex code #20ACDF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 32, 172, 223 in digital design or CMYK 86%, 23%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cerulean color values

HEX: #20ACDF
RGB: 32, 172, 223
HSL: 196°, 75%, 50%
CMYK: 86, 23, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cerulean sits at 196° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 75% 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, Cerulean is rendered as rgb(32, 172, 223), where the blue channel is highest at 223, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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, Cerulean translates to a CMYK breakdown of 86C 23M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (86%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Cerulean

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #20ACDF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 32, 172, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#20ACDF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 86%
M: 23%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(32, 172, 223)
rgba(32, 172, 223, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 196° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #20ACDF?

#20ACDF is Cerulean, a cool medium color with RGB values of 32, 172, 223. It has a hue of 196°, 75% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #20ACDF?

The RGB color code for #20ACDF is rgb(32, 172, 223). This means it contains 32 red, 172 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cerulean a warm or cool color?

Cerulean (#20ACDF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #20ACDF in CSS?

You can use #20ACDF in CSS with: background-color: #20ACDF; or color: #20ACDF; or as an RGB value: rgb(32, 172, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 86%, 23%, 0%, 13%.