Sail is a
cool light color with the hex code #B1DBF1.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
177, 219, 241 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 9%, 0%, 5% for print applications.
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Sail
#B1DBF1
Sail color values
- HEX
- #B1DBF1
- RGB
- 177, 219, 241
- HSL
- 201°, 70%, 82%
- CMYK
- 27, 9, 0, 5
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sail sits at 201° on the color wheel with 70% saturation and 82% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 70% 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, Sail is rendered as rgb(177, 219, 241), where the blue channel is highest at 241, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Sail translates to a CMYK breakdown of 27C 9M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 27% cyan, 9% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Sail
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #B1DBF1;
--brand-primary-rgb: 177, 219, 241;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B1DBF1',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 27%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(177, 219, 241)
rgba(177, 219, 241, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B1DBF1?
#B1DBF1 is Sail, a cool light color with RGB values of 177, 219, 241. It has a hue of 201°, 70%
saturation, and 82% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B1DBF1?
The RGB color code for #B1DBF1 is rgb(177, 219, 241). This means it contains 177 red,
219 green, and 241 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sail a warm or cool color?
Sail (#B1DBF1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B1DBF1 in CSS?
You can use #B1DBF1 in CSS with:
background-color: #B1DBF1; or color: #B1DBF1; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 219, 241). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 9%, 0%, 5%.