Water Leaf

Q: How do I use #9BFAFD in CSS?

You can use #9BFAFD in CSS with: background-color: #9BFAFD; or color: #9BFAFD; or as an RGB value: rgb(155, 250, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 1%, 0%, 1%.

#9BFAFD

Water Leaf is a cool light color with the hex code #9BFAFD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 155, 250, 253 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 1%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Water Leaf color values

HEX: #9BFAFD
RGB: 155, 250, 253
HSL: 182°, 96%, 80%
CMYK: 39, 1, 0, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Water Leaf sits at 182° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Water Leaf is rendered as rgb(155, 250, 253), where the blue channel is highest at 253, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Water Leaf translates to a CMYK breakdown of 39C 1M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 39% cyan. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Water Leaf

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9BFAFD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 155, 250, 253;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9BFAFD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 39%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(155, 250, 253)
rgba(155, 250, 253, 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 #9BFAFD?

#9BFAFD is Water Leaf, a cool light color with RGB values of 155, 250, 253. It has a hue of 182°, 96% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9BFAFD?

The RGB color code for #9BFAFD is rgb(155, 250, 253). This means it contains 155 red, 250 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Water Leaf a warm or cool color?

Water Leaf (#9BFAFD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #9BFAFD in CSS?

You can use #9BFAFD in CSS with: background-color: #9BFAFD; or color: #9BFAFD; or as an RGB value: rgb(155, 250, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 1%, 0%, 1%.