Pigeon Post is a
cool light color with the hex code #ACC5EC.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
172, 197, 236 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 17%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Pigeon Post
#ACC5EC
Pigeon Post color values
- HEX
- #ACC5EC
- RGB
- 172, 197, 236
- HSL
- 217°, 63%, 80%
- CMYK
- 27, 17, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Pigeon Post sits at 217° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 63% 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, Pigeon Post is rendered as rgb(172, 197, 236), where the blue channel is highest at 236, 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, Pigeon Post translates to a CMYK breakdown of 27C 17M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (27%), 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 Pigeon Post
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #ACC5EC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 172, 197, 236;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#ACC5EC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 27%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(172, 197, 236)
rgba(172, 197, 236, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #ACC5EC?
#ACC5EC is Pigeon Post, a cool light color with RGB values of 172, 197, 236. It has a hue of 217°, 63%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #ACC5EC?
The RGB color code for #ACC5EC is rgb(172, 197, 236). This means it contains 172 red,
197 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pigeon Post a warm or cool color?
Pigeon Post (#ACC5EC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ACC5EC in CSS?
You can use #ACC5EC in CSS with:
background-color: #ACC5EC; or color: #ACC5EC; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 197, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 17%, 0%, 7%.