Cruise

Q: How do I use #B4E4D9 in CSS?

You can use #B4E4D9 in CSS with: background-color: #B4E4D9; or color: #B4E4D9; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 228, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 5%, 11%.

#B4E4D9

Cruise is a cool light color with the hex code #B4E4D9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 180, 228, 217 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 5%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cruise color values

HEX: #B4E4D9
RGB: 180, 228, 217
HSL: 166°, 47%, 80%
CMYK: 21, 0, 5, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cruise sits at 166° on the color wheel with 47% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 47% 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(180, 228, 217), where the green channel leads at 228, 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 21C 0M 5Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (21%), 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: #B4E4D9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 180, 228, 217;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B4E4D9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 5%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(180, 228, 217)
rgba(180, 228, 217, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 166° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B4E4D9?

#B4E4D9 is Cruise, a cool light color with RGB values of 180, 228, 217. It has a hue of 166°, 47% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B4E4D9?

The RGB color code for #B4E4D9 is rgb(180, 228, 217). This means it contains 180 red, 228 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cruise a warm or cool color?

Cruise (#B4E4D9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B4E4D9 in CSS?

You can use #B4E4D9 in CSS with: background-color: #B4E4D9; or color: #B4E4D9; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 228, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 5%, 11%.