Cruise

Q: How do I use #B3E6DD in CSS?

You can use #B3E6DD in CSS with: background-color: #B3E6DD; or color: #B3E6DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 230, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 0%, 4%, 10%.

#B3E6DD

Cruise is a cool light color with the hex code #B3E6DD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 179, 230, 221 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 0%, 4%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cruise color values

HEX: #B3E6DD
RGB: 179, 230, 221
HSL: 169°, 50%, 80%
CMYK: 22, 0, 4, 10

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cruise sits at 169° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% 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, Cruise is rendered as rgb(179, 230, 221), where the green channel leads at 230, 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, Cruise translates to a CMYK breakdown of 22C 0M 4Y 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 Cruise

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B3E6DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 230, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B3E6DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 22%
M: 0%
Y: 4%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(179, 230, 221)
rgba(179, 230, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 169° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B3E6DD?

#B3E6DD is Cruise, a cool light color with RGB values of 179, 230, 221. It has a hue of 169°, 50% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B3E6DD?

The RGB color code for #B3E6DD is rgb(179, 230, 221). This means it contains 179 red, 230 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cruise a warm or cool color?

Cruise (#B3E6DD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B3E6DD in CSS?

You can use #B3E6DD in CSS with: background-color: #B3E6DD; or color: #B3E6DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 230, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 0%, 4%, 10%.