Morning Glory is a
cool light color with the hex code #8CD4D9.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
140, 212, 217 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 2%, 0%, 15% for print applications.
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Morning Glory
#8CD4D9
Morning Glory color values
- HEX
- #8CD4D9
- RGB
- 140, 212, 217
- HSL
- 184°, 50%, 70%
- CMYK
- 35, 2, 0, 15
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Morning Glory sits at 184° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Morning Glory is rendered as rgb(140, 212, 217), where the blue channel is highest at 217, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Morning Glory translates to a CMYK breakdown of 35C 2M 0Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (35%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Morning Glory
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8CD4D9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 140, 212, 217;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8CD4D9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 35%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 15%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(140, 212, 217)
rgba(140, 212, 217, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #8CD4D9?
#8CD4D9 is Morning Glory, a cool light color with RGB values of 140, 212, 217. It has a hue of 184°, 50%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8CD4D9?
The RGB color code for #8CD4D9 is rgb(140, 212, 217). This means it contains 140 red,
212 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Morning Glory a warm or cool color?
Morning Glory (#8CD4D9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8CD4D9 in CSS?
You can use #8CD4D9 in CSS with:
background-color: #8CD4D9; or color: #8CD4D9; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 212, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 2%, 0%, 15%.