Gulf Stream

Q: How do I use #83AFAD in CSS?

You can use #83AFAD in CSS with: background-color: #83AFAD; or color: #83AFAD; or as an RGB value: rgb(131, 175, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 0%, 1%, 31%.

#83AFAD

Gulf Stream is a cool light color with the hex code #83AFAD. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 131, 175, 173 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 0%, 1%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gulf Stream color values

HEX: #83AFAD
RGB: 131, 175, 173
HSL: 177°, 22%, 60%
CMYK: 25, 0, 1, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gulf Stream sits at 177° on the color wheel with 22% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 22% 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(131, 175, 173), where the green channel leads at 175, 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 25C 0M 1Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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: #83AFAD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 131, 175, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#83AFAD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 25%
M: 0%
Y: 1%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(131, 175, 173)
rgba(131, 175, 173, 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 #83AFAD?

#83AFAD is Gulf Stream, a cool light color with RGB values of 131, 175, 173. It has a hue of 177°, 22% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #83AFAD?

The RGB color code for #83AFAD is rgb(131, 175, 173). This means it contains 131 red, 175 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gulf Stream a warm or cool color?

Gulf Stream (#83AFAD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #83AFAD in CSS?

You can use #83AFAD in CSS with: background-color: #83AFAD; or color: #83AFAD; or as an RGB value: rgb(131, 175, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 0%, 1%, 31%.