Tradewind is a
cool light color with the hex code #76BCB5.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
118, 188, 181 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 0%, 4%, 26% for print applications.
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Tradewind
#76BCB5
Tradewind color values
- HEX
- #76BCB5
- RGB
- 118, 188, 181
- HSL
- 174°, 34%, 60%
- CMYK
- 37, 0, 4, 26
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Tradewind sits at 174° on the color wheel with 34% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 34% 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, Tradewind is rendered as rgb(118, 188, 181), where the green channel leads at 188, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Tradewind translates to a CMYK breakdown of 37C 0M 4Y 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 Tradewind
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #76BCB5;
--brand-primary-rgb: 118, 188, 181;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#76BCB5',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 37%
M: 0%
Y: 4%
K: 26%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(118, 188, 181)
rgba(118, 188, 181, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 174° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #76BCB5?
#76BCB5 is Tradewind, a cool light color with RGB values of 118, 188, 181. It has a hue of 174°, 34%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #76BCB5?
The RGB color code for #76BCB5 is rgb(118, 188, 181). This means it contains 118 red,
188 green, and 181 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tradewind a warm or cool color?
Tradewind (#76BCB5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #76BCB5 in CSS?
You can use #76BCB5 in CSS with:
background-color: #76BCB5; or color: #76BCB5; or as an RGB value: rgb(118, 188, 181). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 0%, 4%, 26%.