Sail is a
cool light color with the hex code #AAD5EE.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
170, 213, 238 in digital design or CMYK 29%, 11%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Sail
#AAD5EE
Sail color values
- HEX
- #AAD5EE
- RGB
- 170, 213, 238
- HSL
- 202°, 67%, 80%
- CMYK
- 29, 11, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sail sits at 202° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 67% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Sail is rendered as rgb(170, 213, 238), where the blue channel is highest at 238, 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, Sail translates to a CMYK breakdown of 29C 11M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (29%), 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 Sail
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #AAD5EE;
--brand-primary-rgb: 170, 213, 238;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AAD5EE',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 29%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(170, 213, 238)
rgba(170, 213, 238, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #AAD5EE?
#AAD5EE is Sail, a cool light color with RGB values of 170, 213, 238. It has a hue of 202°, 67%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AAD5EE?
The RGB color code for #AAD5EE is rgb(170, 213, 238). This means it contains 170 red,
213 green, and 238 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sail a warm or cool color?
Sail (#AAD5EE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AAD5EE in CSS?
You can use #AAD5EE in CSS with:
background-color: #AAD5EE; or color: #AAD5EE; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 213, 238). For print design, use CMYK: 29%, 11%, 0%, 7%.