Keppel

Q: How do I use #50AF9D in CSS?

You can use #50AF9D in CSS with: background-color: #50AF9D; or color: #50AF9D; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 175, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 0%, 10%, 31%.

#50AF9D

Keppel is a cool medium color with the hex code #50AF9D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 80, 175, 157 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 0%, 10%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Keppel color values

HEX: #50AF9D
RGB: 80, 175, 157
HSL: 169°, 37%, 50%
CMYK: 54, 0, 10, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Keppel sits at 169° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% 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(80, 175, 157), where the green channel leads at 175, 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 54C 0M 10Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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: #50AF9D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 175, 157;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#50AF9D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 54%
M: 0%
Y: 10%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(80, 175, 157)
rgba(80, 175, 157, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 169° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #50AF9D?

#50AF9D is Keppel, a cool medium color with RGB values of 80, 175, 157. It has a hue of 169°, 37% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #50AF9D?

The RGB color code for #50AF9D is rgb(80, 175, 157). This means it contains 80 red, 175 green, and 157 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Keppel a warm or cool color?

Keppel (#50AF9D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #50AF9D in CSS?

You can use #50AF9D in CSS with: background-color: #50AF9D; or color: #50AF9D; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 175, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 0%, 10%, 31%.