Celadon

Q: How do I use #9CDEA1 in CSS?

You can use #9CDEA1 in CSS with: background-color: #9CDEA1; or color: #9CDEA1; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 222, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 0%, 27%, 13%.

#9CDEA1

Celadon is a cool light color with the hex code #9CDEA1. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 156, 222, 161 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 0%, 27%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Celadon color values

HEX: #9CDEA1
RGB: 156, 222, 161
HSL: 125°, 50%, 74%
CMYK: 30, 0, 27, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Celadon sits at 125° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 74% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Celadon is rendered as rgb(156, 222, 161), where the green channel leads at 222, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Celadon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 30C 0M 27Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (30%), 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 Celadon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9CDEA1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 156, 222, 161;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9CDEA1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 30%
M: 0%
Y: 27%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(156, 222, 161)
rgba(156, 222, 161, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 125° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9CDEA1?

#9CDEA1 is Celadon, a cool light color with RGB values of 156, 222, 161. It has a hue of 125°, 50% saturation, and 74% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9CDEA1?

The RGB color code for #9CDEA1 is rgb(156, 222, 161). This means it contains 156 red, 222 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Celadon a warm or cool color?

Celadon (#9CDEA1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #9CDEA1 in CSS?

You can use #9CDEA1 in CSS with: background-color: #9CDEA1; or color: #9CDEA1; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 222, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 0%, 27%, 13%.