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Viking

#5FBED3

Viking is a cool light color with the hex code #5FBED3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 95, 190, 211 in digital design or CMYK 55%, 10%, 0%, 17% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Viking color values

HEX
#5FBED3
RGB
95, 190, 211
HSL
191°, 57%, 60%
CMYK
55, 10, 0, 17

About this color

Viking sits at 191° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Viking is rendered as rgb(95, 190, 211), where the blue channel is highest at 211, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Viking translates to a CMYK breakdown of 55C 10M 0Y 17K. The low-to-moderate black value (17%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (55%), 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.

How to use Viking

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5FBED3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 95, 190, 211;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5FBED3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 55%
M: 10%
Y: 0%
K: 17%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(95, 190, 211)
rgba(95, 190, 211, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5FBED3?
#5FBED3 is Viking, a cool light color with RGB values of 95, 190, 211. It has a hue of 191°, 57% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5FBED3?
The RGB color code for #5FBED3 is rgb(95, 190, 211). This means it contains 95 red, 190 green, and 211 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Viking a warm or cool color?
Viking (#5FBED3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5FBED3 in CSS?
You can use #5FBED3 in CSS with: background-color: #5FBED3; or color: #5FBED3; or as an RGB value: rgb(95, 190, 211). For print design, use CMYK: 55%, 10%, 0%, 17%.