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Morning Glory

#ACEAEC

Morning Glory is a cool light color with the hex code #ACEAEC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 172, 234, 236 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 1%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Morning Glory color values

HEX
#ACEAEC
RGB
172, 234, 236
HSL
182°, 63%, 80%
CMYK
27, 1, 0, 7

About this color

Morning Glory sits at 182° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan 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, Morning Glory is rendered as rgb(172, 234, 236), where the blue channel is highest at 236, 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, Morning Glory translates to a CMYK breakdown of 27C 1M 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.

How to use Morning Glory

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ACEAEC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 172, 234, 236;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#ACEAEC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 27%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(172, 234, 236)
rgba(172, 234, 236, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ACEAEC?
#ACEAEC is Morning Glory, a cool light color with RGB values of 172, 234, 236. It has a hue of 182°, 63% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ACEAEC?
The RGB color code for #ACEAEC is rgb(172, 234, 236). This means it contains 172 red, 234 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Morning Glory a warm or cool color?
Morning Glory (#ACEAEC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ACEAEC in CSS?
You can use #ACEAEC in CSS with: background-color: #ACEAEC; or color: #ACEAEC; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 234, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 1%, 0%, 7%.