Spindle is a
cool light color with the hex code #ABCCED.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
171, 204, 237 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 14%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Spindle
#ABCCED
Spindle color values
- HEX
- #ABCCED
- RGB
- 171, 204, 237
- HSL
- 210°, 65%, 80%
- CMYK
- 28, 14, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Spindle sits at 210° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 65% 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, Spindle is rendered as rgb(171, 204, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Spindle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 14M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (28%), 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 Spindle
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #ABCCED;
--brand-primary-rgb: 171, 204, 237;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#ABCCED',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 28%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(171, 204, 237)
rgba(171, 204, 237, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #ABCCED?
#ABCCED is Spindle, a cool light color with RGB values of 171, 204, 237. It has a hue of 210°, 65%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #ABCCED?
The RGB color code for #ABCCED is rgb(171, 204, 237). This means it contains 171 red,
204 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Spindle a warm or cool color?
Spindle (#ABCCED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ABCCED in CSS?
You can use #ABCCED in CSS with:
background-color: #ABCCED; or color: #ABCCED; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 204, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 14%, 0%, 7%.