Celadon

Q: How do I use #B3E5B3 in CSS?

You can use #B3E5B3 in CSS with: background-color: #B3E5B3; or color: #B3E5B3; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 229, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 0%, 22%, 10%.

#B3E5B3

Celadon is a cool light color with the hex code #B3E5B3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 179, 229, 179 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 0%, 22%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Celadon color values

HEX: #B3E5B3
RGB: 179, 229, 179
HSL: 120°, 49%, 80%
CMYK: 22, 0, 22, 10

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Celadon sits at 120° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green 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, Celadon is rendered as rgb(179, 229, 179), where the green channel leads at 229, 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 22C 0M 22Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow 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 Celadon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B3E5B3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 229, 179;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B3E5B3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

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

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

RGB for Screens

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

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

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 120° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B3E5B3?

#B3E5B3 is Celadon, a cool light color with RGB values of 179, 229, 179. It has a hue of 120°, 49% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B3E5B3?

The RGB color code for #B3E5B3 is rgb(179, 229, 179). This means it contains 179 red, 229 green, and 179 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Celadon a warm or cool color?

Celadon (#B3E5B3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B3E5B3 in CSS?

You can use #B3E5B3 in CSS with: background-color: #B3E5B3; or color: #B3E5B3; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 229, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 0%, 22%, 10%.