Morning Glory

Q: How do I use #8CD6D9 in CSS?

You can use #8CD6D9 in CSS with: background-color: #8CD6D9; or color: #8CD6D9; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 214, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 1%, 0%, 15%.

#8CD6D9

Morning Glory is a cool light color with the hex code #8CD6D9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 140, 214, 217 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 1%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Morning Glory color values

HEX: #8CD6D9
RGB: 140, 214, 217
HSL: 182°, 50%, 70%
CMYK: 35, 1, 0, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Morning Glory sits at 182° 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, 214, 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 1M 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: #8CD6D9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 140, 214, 217;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8CD6D9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(140, 214, 217)
rgba(140, 214, 217, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 182° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8CD6D9?

#8CD6D9 is Morning Glory, a cool light color with RGB values of 140, 214, 217. It has a hue of 182°, 50% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8CD6D9?

The RGB color code for #8CD6D9 is rgb(140, 214, 217). This means it contains 140 red, 214 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Morning Glory a warm or cool color?

Morning Glory (#8CD6D9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8CD6D9 in CSS?

You can use #8CD6D9 in CSS with: background-color: #8CD6D9; or color: #8CD6D9; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 214, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 1%, 0%, 15%.