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Neptune

#77BABB

Neptune is a cool light color with the hex code #77BABB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 119, 186, 187 in digital design or CMYK 36%, 1%, 0%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Neptune color values

HEX
#77BABB
RGB
119, 186, 187
HSL
181°, 33%, 60%
CMYK
36, 1, 0, 27

About this color

Neptune sits at 181° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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(119, 186, 187), where the blue channel is highest at 187, 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 36C 1M 0Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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.

How to use Neptune

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #77BABB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 119, 186, 187;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#77BABB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 36%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(119, 186, 187)
rgba(119, 186, 187, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #77BABB?
#77BABB is Neptune, a cool light color with RGB values of 119, 186, 187. It has a hue of 181°, 33% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #77BABB?
The RGB color code for #77BABB is rgb(119, 186, 187). This means it contains 119 red, 186 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Neptune a warm or cool color?
Neptune (#77BABB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #77BABB in CSS?
You can use #77BABB in CSS with: background-color: #77BABB; or color: #77BABB; or as an RGB value: rgb(119, 186, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 36%, 1%, 0%, 27%.