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Glacier

#6DB6C5

Glacier is a cool light color with the hex code #6DB6C5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 109, 182, 197 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 8%, 0%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Glacier color values

HEX
#6DB6C5
RGB
109, 182, 197
HSL
190°, 43%, 60%
CMYK
45, 8, 0, 23

About this color

Glacier sits at 190° on the color wheel with 43% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 43% 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, Glacier is rendered as rgb(109, 182, 197), where the blue channel is highest at 197, 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, Glacier translates to a CMYK breakdown of 45C 8M 0Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (45%), 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 Glacier

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6DB6C5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 109, 182, 197;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6DB6C5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 45%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(109, 182, 197)
rgba(109, 182, 197, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6DB6C5?
#6DB6C5 is Glacier, a cool light color with RGB values of 109, 182, 197. It has a hue of 190°, 43% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6DB6C5?
The RGB color code for #6DB6C5 is rgb(109, 182, 197). This means it contains 109 red, 182 green, and 197 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Glacier a warm or cool color?
Glacier (#6DB6C5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6DB6C5 in CSS?
You can use #6DB6C5 in CSS with: background-color: #6DB6C5; or color: #6DB6C5; or as an RGB value: rgb(109, 182, 197). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 8%, 0%, 23%.