Neptune

Q: How do I use #73BABF in CSS?

You can use #73BABF in CSS with: background-color: #73BABF; or color: #73BABF; or as an RGB value: rgb(115, 186, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 3%, 0%, 25%.

#73BABF

Neptune is a cool light color with the hex code #73BABF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 115, 186, 191 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 3%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Neptune color values

HEX: #73BABF
RGB: 115, 186, 191
HSL: 184°, 37%, 60%
CMYK: 40, 3, 0, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Neptune sits at 184° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% 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, Neptune is rendered as rgb(115, 186, 191), where the blue channel is highest at 191, 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, Neptune translates to a CMYK breakdown of 40C 3M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (40%), 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 Neptune

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #73BABF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 115, 186, 191;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#73BABF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 40%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(115, 186, 191)
rgba(115, 186, 191, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 184° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #73BABF?

#73BABF is Neptune, a cool light color with RGB values of 115, 186, 191. It has a hue of 184°, 37% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #73BABF?

The RGB color code for #73BABF is rgb(115, 186, 191). This means it contains 115 red, 186 green, and 191 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Neptune a warm or cool color?

Neptune (#73BABF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #73BABF in CSS?

You can use #73BABF in CSS with: background-color: #73BABF; or color: #73BABF; or as an RGB value: rgb(115, 186, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 3%, 0%, 25%.