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Viking

#65C3CD

Viking is a cool light color with the hex code #65C3CD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 101, 195, 205 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 5%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Viking color values

HEX
#65C3CD
RGB
101, 195, 205
HSL
186°, 51%, 60%
CMYK
51, 5, 0, 20

About this color

Viking sits at 186° on the color wheel with 51% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 51% 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(101, 195, 205), where the blue channel is highest at 205, 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 51C 5M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (51%), 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: #65C3CD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 101, 195, 205;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#65C3CD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 51%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(101, 195, 205)
rgba(101, 195, 205, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #65C3CD?
#65C3CD is Viking, a cool light color with RGB values of 101, 195, 205. It has a hue of 186°, 51% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #65C3CD?
The RGB color code for #65C3CD is rgb(101, 195, 205). This means it contains 101 red, 195 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Viking a warm or cool color?
Viking (#65C3CD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #65C3CD in CSS?
You can use #65C3CD in CSS with: background-color: #65C3CD; or color: #65C3CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(101, 195, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 5%, 0%, 20%.