Tradewind is a
cool medium color with the hex code #6ABEAD.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
106, 190, 173 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 0%, 9%, 25% for print applications.
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Tradewind
#6ABEAD
Tradewind color values
- HEX
- #6ABEAD
- RGB
- 106, 190, 173
- HSL
- 168°, 39%, 58%
- CMYK
- 44, 0, 9, 25
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Tradewind sits at 168° on the color wheel with 39% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 39% 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, Tradewind is rendered as rgb(106, 190, 173), where the green channel leads at 190, 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, Tradewind translates to a CMYK breakdown of 44C 0M 9Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (44%), 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 Tradewind
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6ABEAD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 106, 190, 173;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6ABEAD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 44%
M: 0%
Y: 9%
K: 25%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(106, 190, 173)
rgba(106, 190, 173, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6ABEAD?
#6ABEAD is Tradewind, a cool medium color with RGB values of 106, 190, 173. It has a hue of 168°, 39%
saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6ABEAD?
The RGB color code for #6ABEAD is rgb(106, 190, 173). This means it contains 106 red,
190 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tradewind a warm or cool color?
Tradewind (#6ABEAD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6ABEAD in CSS?
You can use #6ABEAD in CSS with:
background-color: #6ABEAD; or color: #6ABEAD; or as an RGB value: rgb(106, 190, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 0%, 9%, 25%.