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Tradewind

#52ADAA

Tradewind is a cool medium color with the hex code #52ADAA. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 82, 173, 170 in digital design or CMYK 53%, 0%, 2%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tradewind color values

HEX
#52ADAA
RGB
82, 173, 170
HSL
178°, 36%, 50%
CMYK
53, 0, 2, 32

About this color

Tradewind sits at 178° on the color wheel with 36% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 36% 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(82, 173, 170), where the green channel leads at 173, 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 53C 0M 2Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), 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.

How to use Tradewind

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #52ADAA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 82, 173, 170;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#52ADAA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 53%
M: 0%
Y: 2%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(82, 173, 170)
rgba(82, 173, 170, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #52ADAA?
#52ADAA is Tradewind, a cool medium color with RGB values of 82, 173, 170. It has a hue of 178°, 36% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #52ADAA?
The RGB color code for #52ADAA is rgb(82, 173, 170). This means it contains 82 red, 173 green, and 170 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tradewind a warm or cool color?
Tradewind (#52ADAA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #52ADAA in CSS?
You can use #52ADAA in CSS with: background-color: #52ADAA; or color: #52ADAA; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 173, 170). For print design, use CMYK: 53%, 0%, 2%, 32%.