Aqua Island

Q: How do I use #B1E7E5 in CSS?

You can use #B1E7E5 in CSS with: background-color: #B1E7E5; or color: #B1E7E5; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 231, 229). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 0%, 1%, 9%.

#B1E7E5

Aqua Island is a cool light color with the hex code #B1E7E5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 177, 231, 229 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 0%, 1%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Aqua Island color values

HEX: #B1E7E5
RGB: 177, 231, 229
HSL: 178°, 53%, 80%
CMYK: 23, 0, 1, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Aqua Island sits at 178° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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, Aqua Island is rendered as rgb(177, 231, 229), where the green channel leads at 231, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Aqua Island translates to a CMYK breakdown of 23C 0M 1Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (23%), 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 Aqua Island

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B1E7E5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 177, 231, 229;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B1E7E5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 23%
M: 0%
Y: 1%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(177, 231, 229)
rgba(177, 231, 229, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 178° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B1E7E5?

#B1E7E5 is Aqua Island, a cool light color with RGB values of 177, 231, 229. It has a hue of 178°, 53% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B1E7E5?

The RGB color code for #B1E7E5 is rgb(177, 231, 229). This means it contains 177 red, 231 green, and 229 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Aqua Island a warm or cool color?

Aqua Island (#B1E7E5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B1E7E5 in CSS?

You can use #B1E7E5 in CSS with: background-color: #B1E7E5; or color: #B1E7E5; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 231, 229). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 0%, 1%, 9%.