Downy is a
cool light color with the hex code #68CABB.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
104, 202, 187 in digital design or CMYK 49%, 0%, 7%, 21% for print applications.
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Downy
#68CABB
Downy color values
- HEX
- #68CABB
- RGB
- 104, 202, 187
- HSL
- 171°, 48%, 60%
- CMYK
- 49, 0, 7, 21
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Downy sits at 171° on the color wheel with 48% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 48% 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, Downy is rendered as rgb(104, 202, 187), where the green channel leads at 202, 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, Downy translates to a CMYK breakdown of 49C 0M 7Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (49%), 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: #68CABB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 104, 202, 187;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#68CABB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 49%
M: 0%
Y: 7%
K: 21%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(104, 202, 187)
rgba(104, 202, 187, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #68CABB?
#68CABB is Downy, a cool light color with RGB values of 104, 202, 187. It has a hue of 171°, 48%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #68CABB?
The RGB color code for #68CABB is rgb(104, 202, 187). This means it contains 104 red,
202 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Downy a warm or cool color?
Downy (#68CABB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #68CABB in CSS?
You can use #68CABB in CSS with:
background-color: #68CABB; or color: #68CABB; or as an RGB value: rgb(104, 202, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 49%, 0%, 7%, 21%.