Sail

Q: How do I use #ABD5ED in CSS?

You can use #ABD5ED in CSS with: background-color: #ABD5ED; or color: #ABD5ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 213, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 10%, 0%, 7%.

#ABD5ED

Sail is a cool light color with the hex code #ABD5ED. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 171, 213, 237 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 10%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sail color values

HEX: #ABD5ED
RGB: 171, 213, 237
HSL: 202°, 65%, 80%
CMYK: 28, 10, 0, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sail sits at 202° 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, Sail is rendered as rgb(171, 213, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, 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 28C 10M 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 Sail

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ABD5ED;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 171, 213, 237;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#ABD5ED',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 10%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(171, 213, 237)
rgba(171, 213, 237, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 202° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ABD5ED?

#ABD5ED is Sail, a cool light color with RGB values of 171, 213, 237. It has a hue of 202°, 65% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #ABD5ED?

The RGB color code for #ABD5ED is rgb(171, 213, 237). This means it contains 171 red, 213 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Sail a warm or cool color?

Sail (#ABD5ED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #ABD5ED in CSS?

You can use #ABD5ED in CSS with: background-color: #ABD5ED; or color: #ABD5ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 213, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 10%, 0%, 7%.