Opal

Q: How do I use #A5C0BD in CSS?

You can use #A5C0BD in CSS with: background-color: #A5C0BD; or color: #A5C0BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 192, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 2%, 25%.

#A5C0BD

Opal is a cool light color with the hex code #A5C0BD. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 165, 192, 189 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 2%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Opal color values

HEX: #A5C0BD
RGB: 165, 192, 189
HSL: 173°, 18%, 70%
CMYK: 14, 0, 2, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Opal sits at 173° on the color wheel with 18% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan 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, Opal is rendered as rgb(165, 192, 189), where the green channel leads at 192, with red and blue channels close behind. 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, Opal translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 0M 2Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (14%), 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 Opal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A5C0BD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 165, 192, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A5C0BD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 2%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(165, 192, 189)
rgba(165, 192, 189, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

22 brand s with colors near 173° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A5C0BD?

#A5C0BD is Opal, a cool light color with RGB values of 165, 192, 189. It has a hue of 173°, 18% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A5C0BD?

The RGB color code for #A5C0BD is rgb(165, 192, 189). This means it contains 165 red, 192 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Opal a warm or cool color?

Opal (#A5C0BD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A5C0BD in CSS?

You can use #A5C0BD in CSS with: background-color: #A5C0BD; or color: #A5C0BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 192, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 2%, 25%.