Gulf Stream

Q: How do I use #80B3B3 in CSS?

You can use #80B3B3 in CSS with: background-color: #80B3B3; or color: #80B3B3; or as an RGB value: rgb(128, 179, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 0%, 30%.

#80B3B3

Gulf Stream is a cool light color with the hex code #80B3B3. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 128, 179, 179 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 0%, 0%, 30% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gulf Stream color values

HEX: #80B3B3
RGB: 128, 179, 179
HSL: 180°, 25%, 60%
CMYK: 28, 0, 0, 30

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gulf Stream sits at 180° on the color wheel with 25% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 25% 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, Gulf Stream is rendered as rgb(128, 179, 179), where the green channel leads at 179, 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, Gulf Stream translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 0M 0Y 30K. With a moderate key (30%), 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: #80B3B3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 128, 179, 179;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#80B3B3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 30%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(128, 179, 179)
rgba(128, 179, 179, 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 #80B3B3?

#80B3B3 is Gulf Stream, a cool light color with RGB values of 128, 179, 179. It has a hue of 180°, 25% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #80B3B3?

The RGB color code for #80B3B3 is rgb(128, 179, 179). This means it contains 128 red, 179 green, and 179 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gulf Stream a warm or cool color?

Gulf Stream (#80B3B3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #80B3B3 in CSS?

You can use #80B3B3 in CSS with: background-color: #80B3B3; or color: #80B3B3; or as an RGB value: rgb(128, 179, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 0%, 30%.