Gulf Stream is a
cool light color with the hex code #7AB8AF.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
122, 184, 175 in digital design or CMYK 34%, 0%, 5%, 28% for print applications.
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Gulf Stream
#7AB8AF
Gulf Stream color values
- HEX
- #7AB8AF
- RGB
- 122, 184, 175
- HSL
- 171°, 30%, 60%
- CMYK
- 34, 0, 5, 28
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Gulf Stream sits at 171° on the color wheel with 30% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 30% 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, Gulf Stream is rendered as rgb(122, 184, 175), where the green channel leads at 184, 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, Gulf Stream translates to a CMYK breakdown of 34C 0M 5Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), 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 Gulf Stream
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #7AB8AF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 122, 184, 175;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#7AB8AF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 34%
M: 0%
Y: 5%
K: 28%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(122, 184, 175)
rgba(122, 184, 175, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #7AB8AF?
#7AB8AF is Gulf Stream, a cool light color with RGB values of 122, 184, 175. It has a hue of 171°, 30%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #7AB8AF?
The RGB color code for #7AB8AF is rgb(122, 184, 175). This means it contains 122 red,
184 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gulf Stream a warm or cool color?
Gulf Stream (#7AB8AF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7AB8AF in CSS?
You can use #7AB8AF in CSS with:
background-color: #7AB8AF; or color: #7AB8AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(122, 184, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 0%, 5%, 28%.