Neptune is a
cool light color with the hex code #77BBB8.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
119, 187, 184 in digital design or CMYK 36%, 0%, 2%, 27% for print applications.
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Neptune
#77BBB8
Neptune color values
- HEX
- #77BBB8
- RGB
- 119, 187, 184
- HSL
- 177°, 33%, 60%
- CMYK
- 36, 0, 2, 27
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Neptune sits at 177° 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, 187, 184), where the green channel leads at 187, 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, Neptune translates to a CMYK breakdown of 36C 0M 2Y 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Neptune
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #77BBB8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 119, 187, 184;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#77BBB8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 36%
M: 0%
Y: 2%
K: 27%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(119, 187, 184)
rgba(119, 187, 184, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 177° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #77BBB8?
#77BBB8 is Neptune, a cool light color with RGB values of 119, 187, 184. It has a hue of 177°, 33%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #77BBB8?
The RGB color code for #77BBB8 is rgb(119, 187, 184). This means it contains 119 red,
187 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Neptune a warm or cool color?
Neptune (#77BBB8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #77BBB8 in CSS?
You can use #77BBB8 in CSS with:
background-color: #77BBB8; or color: #77BBB8; or as an RGB value: rgb(119, 187, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 36%, 0%, 2%, 27%.