Keppel

Q: How do I use #28A49C in CSS?

You can use #28A49C in CSS with: background-color: #28A49C; or color: #28A49C; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 164, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 0%, 5%, 36%.

#28A49C

Keppel is a cool medium color with the hex code #28A49C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 40, 164, 156 in digital design or CMYK 76%, 0%, 5%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Keppel color values

HEX: #28A49C
RGB: 40, 164, 156
HSL: 176°, 61%, 40%
CMYK: 76, 0, 5, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Keppel sits at 176° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 61% 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(40, 164, 156), where the green channel leads at 164, 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 76C 0M 5Y 36K. With a moderate key (36%), 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: #28A49C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 164, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#28A49C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 76%
M: 0%
Y: 5%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(40, 164, 156)
rgba(40, 164, 156, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 176° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #28A49C?

#28A49C is Keppel, a cool medium color with RGB values of 40, 164, 156. It has a hue of 176°, 61% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #28A49C?

The RGB color code for #28A49C is rgb(40, 164, 156). This means it contains 40 red, 164 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Keppel a warm or cool color?

Keppel (#28A49C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #28A49C in CSS?

You can use #28A49C in CSS with: background-color: #28A49C; or color: #28A49C; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 164, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 0%, 5%, 36%.