Seagull is a
cool light color with the hex code #71CAEA.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
113, 202, 234 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 14%, 0%, 8% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Seagull
#71CAEA
Seagull color values
- HEX
- #71CAEA
- RGB
- 113, 202, 234
- HSL
- 196°, 74%, 68%
- CMYK
- 52, 14, 0, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Seagull sits at 196° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 68% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 74% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Seagull is rendered as rgb(113, 202, 234), where the blue channel is highest at 234, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Seagull translates to a CMYK breakdown of 52C 14M 0Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (52%), 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 Seagull
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #71CAEA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 113, 202, 234;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#71CAEA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 52%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(113, 202, 234)
rgba(113, 202, 234, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 196° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #71CAEA?
#71CAEA is Seagull, a cool light color with RGB values of 113, 202, 234. It has a hue of 196°, 74%
saturation, and 68% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #71CAEA?
The RGB color code for #71CAEA is rgb(113, 202, 234). This means it contains 113 red,
202 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Seagull a warm or cool color?
Seagull (#71CAEA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #71CAEA in CSS?
You can use #71CAEA in CSS with:
background-color: #71CAEA; or color: #71CAEA; or as an RGB value: rgb(113, 202, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 14%, 0%, 8%.