Spindle is a
cool light color with the hex code #ACCEEC.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
172, 206, 236 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 13%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Spindle
#ACCEEC
Spindle color values
- HEX
- #ACCEEC
- RGB
- 172, 206, 236
- HSL
- 208°, 63%, 80%
- CMYK
- 27, 13, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Spindle sits at 208° 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, Spindle is rendered as rgb(172, 206, 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, Spindle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 27C 13M 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 Spindle
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #ACCEEC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 172, 206, 236;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#ACCEEC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 27%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(172, 206, 236)
rgba(172, 206, 236, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 208° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #ACCEEC?
#ACCEEC is Spindle, a cool light color with RGB values of 172, 206, 236. It has a hue of 208°, 63%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #ACCEEC?
The RGB color code for #ACCEEC is rgb(172, 206, 236). This means it contains 172 red,
206 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Spindle a warm or cool color?
Spindle (#ACCEEC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ACCEEC in CSS?
You can use #ACCEEC in CSS with:
background-color: #ACCEEC; or color: #ACCEEC; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 206, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 13%, 0%, 7%.