Puerto Rico

Q: How do I use #28C8AD in CSS?

You can use #28C8AD in CSS with: background-color: #28C8AD; or color: #28C8AD; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 200, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 0%, 13%, 22%.

#28C8AD

Puerto Rico is a cool medium color with the hex code #28C8AD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 40, 200, 173 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 0%, 13%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Puerto Rico color values

HEX: #28C8AD
RGB: 40, 200, 173
HSL: 170°, 67%, 47%
CMYK: 80, 0, 13, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Puerto Rico sits at 170° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 67% 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, Puerto Rico is rendered as rgb(40, 200, 173), where the green channel leads at 200, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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, Puerto Rico translates to a CMYK breakdown of 80C 0M 13Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (80%), 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 Puerto Rico

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #28C8AD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 200, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#28C8AD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 0%
Y: 13%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(40, 200, 173)
rgba(40, 200, 173, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 170° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #28C8AD?

#28C8AD is Puerto Rico, a cool medium color with RGB values of 40, 200, 173. It has a hue of 170°, 67% saturation, and 47% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #28C8AD?

The RGB color code for #28C8AD is rgb(40, 200, 173). This means it contains 40 red, 200 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Puerto Rico a warm or cool color?

Puerto Rico (#28C8AD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #28C8AD in CSS?

You can use #28C8AD in CSS with: background-color: #28C8AD; or color: #28C8AD; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 200, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 0%, 13%, 22%.