Chinook

Q: How do I use #ADEBC4 in CSS?

You can use #ADEBC4 in CSS with: background-color: #ADEBC4; or color: #ADEBC4; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 235, 196). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 17%, 8%.

#ADEBC4

Chinook is a cool light color with the hex code #ADEBC4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 235, 196 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 0%, 17%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chinook color values

HEX: #ADEBC4
RGB: 173, 235, 196
HSL: 142°, 61%, 80%
CMYK: 26, 0, 17, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chinook sits at 142° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 61% 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, Chinook is rendered as rgb(173, 235, 196), where the green channel leads at 235, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Chinook translates to a CMYK breakdown of 26C 0M 17Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (26%), 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 Chinook

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ADEBC4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 235, 196;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#ADEBC4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 26%
M: 0%
Y: 17%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(173, 235, 196)
rgba(173, 235, 196, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 142° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ADEBC4?

#ADEBC4 is Chinook, a cool light color with RGB values of 173, 235, 196. It has a hue of 142°, 61% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #ADEBC4?

The RGB color code for #ADEBC4 is rgb(173, 235, 196). This means it contains 173 red, 235 green, and 196 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chinook a warm or cool color?

Chinook (#ADEBC4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #ADEBC4 in CSS?

You can use #ADEBC4 in CSS with: background-color: #ADEBC4; or color: #ADEBC4; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 235, 196). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 17%, 8%.