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Celadon

#B4E7B1

Celadon is a neutral light color with the hex code #B4E7B1. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 180, 231, 177 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 0%, 23%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Celadon color values

HEX
#B4E7B1
RGB
180, 231, 177
HSL
117°, 53%, 80%
CMYK
22, 0, 23, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Celadon sits at 117° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(180, 231, 177), where the green channel leads at 231, 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 23Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Celadon

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B4E7B1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 180, 231, 177;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B4E7B1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 22%
M: 0%
Y: 23%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(180, 231, 177)
rgba(180, 231, 177, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 117° on the color wheel

Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian
Pixar logo
Pixar
Linktree logo
Linktree

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B4E7B1?
#B4E7B1 is Celadon, a neutral light color with RGB values of 180, 231, 177. It has a hue of 117°, 53% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B4E7B1?
The RGB color code for #B4E7B1 is rgb(180, 231, 177). This means it contains 180 red, 231 green, and 177 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Celadon a warm or cool color?
Celadon (#B4E7B1) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B4E7B1 in CSS?
You can use #B4E7B1 in CSS with: background-color: #B4E7B1; or color: #B4E7B1; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 231, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 0%, 23%, 9%.

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