Viking is a
cool light color with the hex code #6AC6C8.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
106, 198, 200 in digital design or CMYK 47%, 1%, 0%, 22% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Viking
#6AC6C8
Viking color values
- HEX
- #6AC6C8
- RGB
- 106, 198, 200
- HSL
- 181°, 46%, 60%
- CMYK
- 47, 1, 0, 22
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Viking sits at 181° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% 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(106, 198, 200), where the blue channel is highest at 200, 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 47C 1M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (47%), 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 Viking
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6AC6C8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 106, 198, 200;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6AC6C8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 47%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 22%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(106, 198, 200)
rgba(106, 198, 200, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 181° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6AC6C8?
#6AC6C8 is Viking, a cool light color with RGB values of 106, 198, 200. It has a hue of 181°, 46%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6AC6C8?
The RGB color code for #6AC6C8 is rgb(106, 198, 200). This means it contains 106 red,
198 green, and 200 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Viking a warm or cool color?
Viking (#6AC6C8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6AC6C8 in CSS?
You can use #6AC6C8 in CSS with:
background-color: #6AC6C8; or color: #6AC6C8; or as an RGB value: rgb(106, 198, 200). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 1%, 0%, 22%.