Tradewind

Q: How do I use #50AFA7 in CSS?

You can use #50AFA7 in CSS with: background-color: #50AFA7; or color: #50AFA7; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 175, 167). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 0%, 5%, 31%.

#50AFA7

Tradewind is a cool medium color with the hex code #50AFA7. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 80, 175, 167 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 0%, 5%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tradewind color values

HEX: #50AFA7
RGB: 80, 175, 167
HSL: 175°, 37%, 50%
CMYK: 54, 0, 5, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Tradewind sits at 175° 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, Tradewind is rendered as rgb(80, 175, 167), 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, Tradewind translates to a CMYK breakdown of 54C 0M 5Y 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 Tradewind

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #50AFA7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 175, 167;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#50AFA7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 54%
M: 0%
Y: 5%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(80, 175, 167)
rgba(80, 175, 167, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 175° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #50AFA7?

#50AFA7 is Tradewind, a cool medium color with RGB values of 80, 175, 167. It has a hue of 175°, 37% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #50AFA7?

The RGB color code for #50AFA7 is rgb(80, 175, 167). This means it contains 80 red, 175 green, and 167 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Tradewind a warm or cool color?

Tradewind (#50AFA7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #50AFA7 in CSS?

You can use #50AFA7 in CSS with: background-color: #50AFA7; or color: #50AFA7; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 175, 167). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 0%, 5%, 31%.