Padua

Q: How do I use #B2E6C3 in CSS?

You can use #B2E6C3 in CSS with: background-color: #B2E6C3; or color: #B2E6C3; or as an RGB value: rgb(178, 230, 195). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 0%, 15%, 10%.

#B2E6C3

Padua is a cool light color with the hex code #B2E6C3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 178, 230, 195 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 0%, 15%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Padua color values

HEX: #B2E6C3
RGB: 178, 230, 195
HSL: 140°, 51%, 80%
CMYK: 23, 0, 15, 10

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Padua sits at 140° on the color wheel with 51% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 51% 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(178, 230, 195), where the green channel leads at 230, 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 23C 0M 15Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) 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 Padua

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B2E6C3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 178, 230, 195;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B2E6C3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 23%
M: 0%
Y: 15%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(178, 230, 195)
rgba(178, 230, 195, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 140° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B2E6C3?

#B2E6C3 is Padua, a cool light color with RGB values of 178, 230, 195. It has a hue of 140°, 51% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B2E6C3?

The RGB color code for #B2E6C3 is rgb(178, 230, 195). This means it contains 178 red, 230 green, and 195 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Padua a warm or cool color?

Padua (#B2E6C3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B2E6C3 in CSS?

You can use #B2E6C3 in CSS with: background-color: #B2E6C3; or color: #B2E6C3; or as an RGB value: rgb(178, 230, 195). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 0%, 15%, 10%.