Celadon is a
cool light color with the hex code #B0E8B8.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
176, 232, 184 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 0%, 21%, 9% for print applications.
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Celadon
#B0E8B8
Celadon color values
- HEX
- #B0E8B8
- RGB
- 176, 232, 184
- HSL
- 129°, 55%, 80%
- CMYK
- 24, 0, 21, 9
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Celadon sits at 129° on the color wheel with 55% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 55% 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, Celadon is rendered as rgb(176, 232, 184), where the green channel leads at 232, 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, Celadon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 24C 0M 21Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (24%), 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 Celadon
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #B0E8B8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 176, 232, 184;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B0E8B8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 24%
M: 0%
Y: 21%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(176, 232, 184)
rgba(176, 232, 184, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B0E8B8?
#B0E8B8 is Celadon, a cool light color with RGB values of 176, 232, 184. It has a hue of 129°, 55%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B0E8B8?
The RGB color code for #B0E8B8 is rgb(176, 232, 184). This means it contains 176 red,
232 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Celadon a warm or cool color?
Celadon (#B0E8B8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B0E8B8 in CSS?
You can use #B0E8B8 in CSS with:
background-color: #B0E8B8; or color: #B0E8B8; or as an RGB value: rgb(176, 232, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 0%, 21%, 9%.