Desaturated Cyan

Q: How do I use #5D9BA2 in CSS?

You can use #5D9BA2 in CSS with: background-color: #5D9BA2; or color: #5D9BA2; or as an RGB value: rgb(93, 155, 162). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 4%, 0%, 36%.

#5D9BA2

Desaturated Cyan is a cool medium color with the hex code #5D9BA2. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 93, 155, 162 in digital design or CMYK 43%, 4%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Desaturated Cyan Color Values

HEX: #5D9BA2
RGB: 93, 155, 162
HSL: 186°, 27%, 50%
CMYK: 43, 4, 0, 36

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Desaturated Cyan sits at 186° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 27% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 43%, 4%, 0%, 36% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Desaturated Cyan

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5D9BA2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 93, 155, 162;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5D9BA2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 43%
M: 4%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(93, 155, 162)
rgba(93, 155, 162, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 186° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D9BA2?

#5D9BA2 is Desaturated Cyan, a cool medium color with RGB values of 93, 155, 162. It has a hue of 186°, 27% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #5D9BA2?

The RGB color code for #5D9BA2 is rgb(93, 155, 162). This means it contains 93 red, 155 green, and 162 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?

Desaturated Cyan (#5D9BA2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #5D9BA2 in CSS?

You can use #5D9BA2 in CSS with: background-color: #5D9BA2; or color: #5D9BA2; or as an RGB value: rgb(93, 155, 162). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 4%, 0%, 36%.