Tradewind

Q: How do I use #53ACAB in CSS?

You can use #53ACAB in CSS with: background-color: #53ACAB; or color: #53ACAB; or as an RGB value: rgb(83, 172, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 0%, 1%, 33%.

#53ACAB

Tradewind is a cool medium color with the hex code #53ACAB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 83, 172, 171 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 0%, 1%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tradewind color values

HEX: #53ACAB
RGB: 83, 172, 171
HSL: 179°, 35%, 50%
CMYK: 52, 0, 1, 33

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Tradewind sits at 179° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% 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(83, 172, 171), where the green channel leads at 172, 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 52C 0M 1Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), 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: #53ACAB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 83, 172, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#53ACAB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 52%
M: 0%
Y: 1%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(83, 172, 171)
rgba(83, 172, 171, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 179° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #53ACAB?

#53ACAB is Tradewind, a cool medium color with RGB values of 83, 172, 171. It has a hue of 179°, 35% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #53ACAB?

The RGB color code for #53ACAB is rgb(83, 172, 171). This means it contains 83 red, 172 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Tradewind a warm or cool color?

Tradewind (#53ACAB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #53ACAB in CSS?

You can use #53ACAB in CSS with: background-color: #53ACAB; or color: #53ACAB; or as an RGB value: rgb(83, 172, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 0%, 1%, 33%.