Spindle

Q: How do I use #B3CDE5 in CSS?

You can use #B3CDE5 in CSS with: background-color: #B3CDE5; or color: #B3CDE5; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 205, 229). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 10%, 0%, 10%.

#B3CDE5

Spindle is a cool light color with the hex code #B3CDE5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 179, 205, 229 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 10%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Spindle color values

HEX: #B3CDE5
RGB: 179, 205, 229
HSL: 209°, 49%, 80%
CMYK: 22, 10, 0, 10

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Spindle sits at 209° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% 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, Spindle is rendered as rgb(179, 205, 229), where the blue channel is highest at 229, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Spindle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 22C 10M 0Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (22%), 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 Spindle

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B3CDE5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 205, 229;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B3CDE5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 22%
M: 10%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(179, 205, 229)
rgba(179, 205, 229, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 209° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B3CDE5?

#B3CDE5 is Spindle, a cool light color with RGB values of 179, 205, 229. It has a hue of 209°, 49% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B3CDE5?

The RGB color code for #B3CDE5 is rgb(179, 205, 229). This means it contains 179 red, 205 green, and 229 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Spindle a warm or cool color?

Spindle (#B3CDE5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B3CDE5 in CSS?

You can use #B3CDE5 in CSS with: background-color: #B3CDE5; or color: #B3CDE5; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 205, 229). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 10%, 0%, 10%.