Cruise

Q: How do I use #ADEBDF in CSS?

You can use #ADEBDF in CSS with: background-color: #ADEBDF; or color: #ADEBDF; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 235, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 5%, 8%.

#ADEBDF

Cruise is a cool light color with the hex code #ADEBDF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 235, 223 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 0%, 5%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cruise color values

HEX: #ADEBDF
RGB: 173, 235, 223
HSL: 168°, 61%, 80%
CMYK: 26, 0, 5, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cruise sits at 168° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan 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, Cruise is rendered as rgb(173, 235, 223), where the green channel leads at 235, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Cruise translates to a CMYK breakdown of 26C 0M 5Y 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 Cruise

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ADEBDF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 235, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#ADEBDF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 26%
M: 0%
Y: 5%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(173, 235, 223)
rgba(173, 235, 223, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 168° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ADEBDF?

#ADEBDF is Cruise, a cool light color with RGB values of 173, 235, 223. It has a hue of 168°, 61% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #ADEBDF?

The RGB color code for #ADEBDF is rgb(173, 235, 223). This means it contains 173 red, 235 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cruise a warm or cool color?

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

How do I use #ADEBDF in CSS?

You can use #ADEBDF in CSS with: background-color: #ADEBDF; or color: #ADEBDF; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 235, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 5%, 8%.