Fountain Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #6DB9C5.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
109, 185, 197 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 6%, 0%, 23% for print applications.
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Fountain Blue
#6DB9C5
Fountain Blue color values
- HEX
- #6DB9C5
- RGB
- 109, 185, 197
- HSL
- 188°, 43%, 60%
- CMYK
- 45, 6, 0, 23
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Fountain Blue sits at 188° 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, Fountain Blue is rendered as rgb(109, 185, 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, Fountain Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 45C 6M 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Fountain Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6DB9C5;
--brand-primary-rgb: 109, 185, 197;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6DB9C5',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 45%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 23%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(109, 185, 197)
rgba(109, 185, 197, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6DB9C5?
#6DB9C5 is Fountain Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 109, 185, 197. It has a hue of 188°, 43%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6DB9C5?
The RGB color code for #6DB9C5 is rgb(109, 185, 197). This means it contains 109 red,
185 green, and 197 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Fountain Blue a warm or cool color?
Fountain Blue (#6DB9C5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6DB9C5 in CSS?
You can use #6DB9C5 in CSS with:
background-color: #6DB9C5; or color: #6DB9C5; or as an RGB value: rgb(109, 185, 197). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 6%, 0%, 23%.