Pigeon Post is a
cool light color with the hex code #AFC5E9.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
175, 197, 233 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 15%, 0%, 9% for print applications.
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Pigeon Post
#AFC5E9
Pigeon Post color values
- HEX
- #AFC5E9
- RGB
- 175, 197, 233
- HSL
- 217°, 57%, 80%
- CMYK
- 25, 15, 0, 9
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Pigeon Post sits at 217° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(175, 197, 233), where the blue channel is highest at 233, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Pigeon Post translates to a CMYK breakdown of 25C 15M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (25%), 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: #AFC5E9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 175, 197, 233;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AFC5E9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 25%
M: 15%
Y: 0%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(175, 197, 233)
rgba(175, 197, 233, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #AFC5E9?
#AFC5E9 is Pigeon Post, a cool light color with RGB values of 175, 197, 233. It has a hue of 217°, 57%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AFC5E9?
The RGB color code for #AFC5E9 is rgb(175, 197, 233). This means it contains 175 red,
197 green, and 233 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pigeon Post a warm or cool color?
Pigeon Post (#AFC5E9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AFC5E9 in CSS?
You can use #AFC5E9 in CSS with:
background-color: #AFC5E9; or color: #AFC5E9; or as an RGB value: rgb(175, 197, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 15%, 0%, 9%.