Neptune is a
cool light color with the hex code #75BCBD.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
117, 188, 189 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 1%, 0%, 26% for print applications.
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Neptune
#75BCBD
Neptune color values
- HEX
- #75BCBD
- RGB
- 117, 188, 189
- HSL
- 181°, 35%, 60%
- CMYK
- 38, 1, 0, 26
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Neptune sits at 181° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% 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(117, 188, 189), where the blue channel is highest at 189, 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 38C 1M 0Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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: #75BCBD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 117, 188, 189;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#75BCBD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 38%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 26%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(117, 188, 189)
rgba(117, 188, 189, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 181° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #75BCBD?
#75BCBD is Neptune, a cool light color with RGB values of 117, 188, 189. It has a hue of 181°, 35%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #75BCBD?
The RGB color code for #75BCBD is rgb(117, 188, 189). This means it contains 117 red,
188 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Neptune a warm or cool color?
Neptune (#75BCBD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #75BCBD in CSS?
You can use #75BCBD in CSS with:
background-color: #75BCBD; or color: #75BCBD; or as an RGB value: rgb(117, 188, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 1%, 0%, 26%.