Malibu is a
cool light color with the hex code #75C7F0.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
117, 199, 240 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 17%, 0%, 6% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Malibu
#75C7F0
Malibu color values
- HEX
- #75C7F0
- RGB
- 117, 199, 240
- HSL
- 200°, 80%, 70%
- CMYK
- 51, 17, 0, 6
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Malibu sits at 200° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Malibu is rendered as rgb(117, 199, 240), where the blue channel is highest at 240, 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, Malibu translates to a CMYK breakdown of 51C 17M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (51%), 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 Malibu
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #75C7F0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 117, 199, 240;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#75C7F0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 51%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 6%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(117, 199, 240)
rgba(117, 199, 240, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #75C7F0?
#75C7F0 is Malibu, a cool light color with RGB values of 117, 199, 240. It has a hue of 200°, 80%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #75C7F0?
The RGB color code for #75C7F0 is rgb(117, 199, 240). This means it contains 117 red,
199 green, and 240 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malibu a warm or cool color?
Malibu (#75C7F0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #75C7F0 in CSS?
You can use #75C7F0 in CSS with:
background-color: #75C7F0; or color: #75C7F0; or as an RGB value: rgb(117, 199, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 17%, 0%, 6%.