Fountain Blue

Q: How do I use #4BABB4 in CSS?

You can use #4BABB4 in CSS with: background-color: #4BABB4; or color: #4BABB4; or as an RGB value: rgb(75, 171, 180). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 5%, 0%, 29%.

#4BABB4

Fountain Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #4BABB4. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 75, 171, 180 in digital design or CMYK 58%, 5%, 0%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Fountain Blue color values

HEX: #4BABB4
RGB: 75, 171, 180
HSL: 185°, 41%, 50%
CMYK: 58, 5, 0, 29

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Fountain Blue sits at 185° on the color wheel with 41% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 41% 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, Fountain Blue is rendered as rgb(75, 171, 180), where the blue channel is highest at 180, 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, Fountain Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 58C 5M 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 Fountain Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4BABB4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 75, 171, 180;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4BABB4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 58%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(75, 171, 180)
rgba(75, 171, 180, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 185° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4BABB4?

#4BABB4 is Fountain Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 75, 171, 180. It has a hue of 185°, 41% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4BABB4?

The RGB color code for #4BABB4 is rgb(75, 171, 180). This means it contains 75 red, 171 green, and 180 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Fountain Blue a warm or cool color?

Fountain Blue (#4BABB4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4BABB4 in CSS?

You can use #4BABB4 in CSS with: background-color: #4BABB4; or color: #4BABB4; or as an RGB value: rgb(75, 171, 180). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 5%, 0%, 29%.