Desaturated Cyan

Q: How do I use #6B9485 in CSS?

You can use #6B9485 in CSS with: background-color: #6B9485; or color: #6B9485; or as an RGB value: rgb(107, 148, 133). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 10%, 42%.

#6B9485

Desaturated Cyan is a cool medium color with the hex code #6B9485. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 107, 148, 133 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 0%, 10%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Desaturated Cyan Color Values

HEX: #6B9485
RGB: 107, 148, 133
HSL: 158°, 16%, 50%
CMYK: 28, 0, 10, 42

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Desaturated Cyan sits at 158° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 16% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 28%, 0%, 10%, 42% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Desaturated Cyan

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6B9485;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 107, 148, 133;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6B9485',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 0%
Y: 10%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(107, 148, 133)
rgba(107, 148, 133, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

7 brand s with colors near 158° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B9485?

#6B9485 is Desaturated Cyan, a cool medium color with RGB values of 107, 148, 133. It has a hue of 158°, 16% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6B9485?

The RGB color code for #6B9485 is rgb(107, 148, 133). This means it contains 107 red, 148 green, and 133 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?

Desaturated Cyan (#6B9485) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #6B9485 in CSS?

You can use #6B9485 in CSS with: background-color: #6B9485; or color: #6B9485; or as an RGB value: rgb(107, 148, 133). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 10%, 42%.