Downy is a
cool light color with the hex code #58DAD6.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
88, 218, 214 in digital design or CMYK 60%, 0%, 2%, 15% for print applications.
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Downy
#58DAD6
Downy color values
- HEX
- #58DAD6
- RGB
- 88, 218, 214
- HSL
- 178°, 64%, 60%
- CMYK
- 60, 0, 2, 15
Shades & tints
About this color
Downy sits at 178° on the color wheel with 64% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 64% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Downy is rendered as rgb(88, 218, 214), where the green channel leads at 218, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Downy translates to a CMYK breakdown of 60C 0M 2Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (60%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Downy
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #58DAD6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 88, 218, 214;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#58DAD6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 60%
M: 0%
Y: 2%
K: 15% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(88, 218, 214)
rgba(88, 218, 214, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 178° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #58DAD6?
What is the RGB value of #58DAD6?
Is Downy a warm or cool color?
How do I use #58DAD6 in CSS?
background-color: #58DAD6; or color: #58DAD6; or as an RGB value: rgb(88, 218, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 60%, 0%, 2%, 15%.