Desaturated Cyan

Q: How do I use #7DB5A1 in CSS?

You can use #7DB5A1 in CSS with: background-color: #7DB5A1; or color: #7DB5A1; or as an RGB value: rgb(125, 181, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 0%, 11%, 29%.

#7DB5A1

Desaturated Cyan is a cool light color with the hex code #7DB5A1. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 125, 181, 161 in digital design or CMYK 31%, 0%, 11%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Desaturated Cyan Color Values

HEX: #7DB5A1
RGB: 125, 181, 161
HSL: 159°, 27%, 60%
CMYK: 31, 0, 11, 29

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Desaturated Cyan sits at 159° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 27% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 31%, 0%, 11%, 29% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Desaturated Cyan

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7DB5A1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 125, 181, 161;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7DB5A1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 31%
M: 0%
Y: 11%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(125, 181, 161)
rgba(125, 181, 161, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

7 brand s with colors near 159° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7DB5A1?

#7DB5A1 is Desaturated Cyan, a cool light color with RGB values of 125, 181, 161. It has a hue of 159°, 27% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #7DB5A1?

The RGB color code for #7DB5A1 is rgb(125, 181, 161). This means it contains 125 red, 181 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?

Desaturated Cyan (#7DB5A1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #7DB5A1 in CSS?

You can use #7DB5A1 in CSS with: background-color: #7DB5A1; or color: #7DB5A1; or as an RGB value: rgb(125, 181, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 0%, 11%, 29%.