Pelorous

Q: How do I use #3BA9B5 in CSS?

You can use #3BA9B5 in CSS with: background-color: #3BA9B5; or color: #3BA9B5; or as an RGB value: rgb(59, 169, 181). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 7%, 0%, 29%.

#3BA9B5

Pelorous is a cool medium color with the hex code #3BA9B5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 59, 169, 181 in digital design or CMYK 67%, 7%, 0%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pelorous color values

HEX: #3BA9B5
RGB: 59, 169, 181
HSL: 186°, 51%, 47%
CMYK: 67, 7, 0, 29

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pelorous sits at 186° on the color wheel with 51% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 51% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Pelorous is rendered as rgb(59, 169, 181), where the blue channel is highest at 181, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Pelorous translates to a CMYK breakdown of 67C 7M 0Y 29K. With a moderate key (29%), 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 Pelorous

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3BA9B5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 59, 169, 181;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3BA9B5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 67%
M: 7%
Y: 0%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(59, 169, 181)
rgba(59, 169, 181, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 186° on the color wheel

SAP

N26

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3BA9B5?

#3BA9B5 is Pelorous, a cool medium color with RGB values of 59, 169, 181. It has a hue of 186°, 51% saturation, and 47% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3BA9B5?

The RGB color code for #3BA9B5 is rgb(59, 169, 181). This means it contains 59 red, 169 green, and 181 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pelorous a warm or cool color?

Pelorous (#3BA9B5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3BA9B5 in CSS?

You can use #3BA9B5 in CSS with: background-color: #3BA9B5; or color: #3BA9B5; or as an RGB value: rgb(59, 169, 181). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 7%, 0%, 29%.