Neptune

Q: How do I use #7CB6B6 in CSS?

You can use #7CB6B6 in CSS with: background-color: #7CB6B6; or color: #7CB6B6; or as an RGB value: rgb(124, 182, 182). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 0%, 0%, 29%.

#7CB6B6

Neptune is a cool light color with the hex code #7CB6B6. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 124, 182, 182 in digital design or CMYK 32%, 0%, 0%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Neptune color values

HEX: #7CB6B6
RGB: 124, 182, 182
HSL: 180°, 28%, 60%
CMYK: 32, 0, 0, 29

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Neptune sits at 180° on the color wheel with 28% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 28% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Neptune is rendered as rgb(124, 182, 182), where the green channel leads at 182, with red and blue channels close behind. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Neptune translates to a CMYK breakdown of 32C 0M 0Y 29K. With a moderate key (29%), 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: #7CB6B6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 124, 182, 182;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7CB6B6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 32%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(124, 182, 182)
rgba(124, 182, 182, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 180° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7CB6B6?

#7CB6B6 is Neptune, a cool light color with RGB values of 124, 182, 182. It has a hue of 180°, 28% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #7CB6B6?

The RGB color code for #7CB6B6 is rgb(124, 182, 182). This means it contains 124 red, 182 green, and 182 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Neptune a warm or cool color?

Neptune (#7CB6B6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #7CB6B6 in CSS?

You can use #7CB6B6 in CSS with: background-color: #7CB6B6; or color: #7CB6B6; or as an RGB value: rgb(124, 182, 182). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 0%, 0%, 29%.