Waterloo

Q: How do I use #878BAB in CSS?

You can use #878BAB in CSS with: background-color: #878BAB; or color: #878BAB; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 139, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 19%, 0%, 33%.

#878BAB

Waterloo is a cool light color with the hex code #878BAB. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 135, 139, 171 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 19%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Waterloo color values

HEX: #878BAB
RGB: 135, 139, 171
HSL: 233°, 18%, 60%
CMYK: 21, 19, 0, 33

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Waterloo sits at 233° on the color wheel with 18% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 18% 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, Waterloo is rendered as rgb(135, 139, 171), where the blue channel is highest at 171, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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, Waterloo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 21C 19M 0Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), 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 Waterloo

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #878BAB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 135, 139, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#878BAB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 21%
M: 19%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(135, 139, 171)
rgba(135, 139, 171, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 233° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #878BAB?

#878BAB is Waterloo, a cool light color with RGB values of 135, 139, 171. It has a hue of 233°, 18% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #878BAB?

The RGB color code for #878BAB is rgb(135, 139, 171). This means it contains 135 red, 139 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Waterloo a warm or cool color?

Waterloo (#878BAB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #878BAB in CSS?

You can use #878BAB in CSS with: background-color: #878BAB; or color: #878BAB; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 139, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 19%, 0%, 33%.