Keppel

Q: How do I use #46B9AB in CSS?

You can use #46B9AB in CSS with: background-color: #46B9AB; or color: #46B9AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(70, 185, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 0%, 8%, 27%.

#46B9AB

Keppel is a cool medium color with the hex code #46B9AB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 70, 185, 171 in digital design or CMYK 62%, 0%, 8%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Keppel color values

HEX: #46B9AB
RGB: 70, 185, 171
HSL: 173°, 45%, 50%
CMYK: 62, 0, 8, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Keppel sits at 173° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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, Keppel is rendered as rgb(70, 185, 171), where the green channel leads at 185, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Keppel translates to a CMYK breakdown of 62C 0M 8Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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: #46B9AB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 70, 185, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#46B9AB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 62%
M: 0%
Y: 8%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(70, 185, 171)
rgba(70, 185, 171, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

22 brand s with colors near 173° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #46B9AB?

#46B9AB is Keppel, a cool medium color with RGB values of 70, 185, 171. It has a hue of 173°, 45% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #46B9AB?

The RGB color code for #46B9AB is rgb(70, 185, 171). This means it contains 70 red, 185 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Keppel a warm or cool color?

Keppel (#46B9AB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #46B9AB in CSS?

You can use #46B9AB in CSS with: background-color: #46B9AB; or color: #46B9AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(70, 185, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 0%, 8%, 27%.