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Padua

#AFE9CC

Padua is a cool light color with the hex code #AFE9CC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 175, 233, 204 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 0%, 12%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Padua color values

HEX
#AFE9CC
RGB
175, 233, 204
HSL
150°, 57%, 80%
CMYK
25, 0, 12, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Padua sits at 150° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan 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, Padua is rendered as rgb(175, 233, 204), where the green channel leads at 233, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Padua translates to a CMYK breakdown of 25C 0M 12Y 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Padua

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AFE9CC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 175, 233, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AFE9CC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 25%
M: 0%
Y: 12%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(175, 233, 204)
rgba(175, 233, 204, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 150° on the color wheel

Hulu logo
Hulu
Chime logo
Chime
Naver logo
Naver
MongoDB logo
MongoDB

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AFE9CC?
#AFE9CC is Padua, a cool light color with RGB values of 175, 233, 204. It has a hue of 150°, 57% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AFE9CC?
The RGB color code for #AFE9CC is rgb(175, 233, 204). This means it contains 175 red, 233 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Padua a warm or cool color?
Padua (#AFE9CC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AFE9CC in CSS?
You can use #AFE9CC in CSS with: background-color: #AFE9CC; or color: #AFE9CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(175, 233, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 0%, 12%, 9%.

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