Keppel

Q: How do I use #26A6A2 in CSS?

You can use #26A6A2 in CSS with: background-color: #26A6A2; or color: #26A6A2; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 166, 162). For print design, use CMYK: 77%, 0%, 2%, 35%.

#26A6A2

Keppel is a cool medium color with the hex code #26A6A2. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 38, 166, 162 in digital design or CMYK 77%, 0%, 2%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Keppel color values

HEX: #26A6A2
RGB: 38, 166, 162
HSL: 178°, 63%, 40%
CMYK: 77, 0, 2, 35

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Keppel sits at 178° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 63% 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, Keppel is rendered as rgb(38, 166, 162), where the green channel leads at 166, with red and blue channels close behind. 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, Keppel translates to a CMYK breakdown of 77C 0M 2Y 35K. With a moderate key (35%), 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 Keppel

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #26A6A2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 38, 166, 162;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#26A6A2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 77%
M: 0%
Y: 2%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(38, 166, 162)
rgba(38, 166, 162, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 178° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #26A6A2?

#26A6A2 is Keppel, a cool medium color with RGB values of 38, 166, 162. It has a hue of 178°, 63% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #26A6A2?

The RGB color code for #26A6A2 is rgb(38, 166, 162). This means it contains 38 red, 166 green, and 162 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Keppel a warm or cool color?

Keppel (#26A6A2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #26A6A2 in CSS?

You can use #26A6A2 in CSS with: background-color: #26A6A2; or color: #26A6A2; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 166, 162). For print design, use CMYK: 77%, 0%, 2%, 35%.