Fringy Flower

Q: How do I use #B5E3C6 in CSS?

You can use #B5E3C6 in CSS with: background-color: #B5E3C6; or color: #B5E3C6; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 227, 198). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 0%, 13%, 11%.

#B5E3C6

Fringy Flower is a cool light color with the hex code #B5E3C6. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 181, 227, 198 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 0%, 13%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Fringy Flower color values

HEX: #B5E3C6
RGB: 181, 227, 198
HSL: 142°, 45%, 80%
CMYK: 20, 0, 13, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Fringy Flower sits at 142° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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, Fringy Flower is rendered as rgb(181, 227, 198), where the green channel leads at 227, 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, Fringy Flower translates to a CMYK breakdown of 20C 0M 13Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (20%), 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 Fringy Flower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B5E3C6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 181, 227, 198;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B5E3C6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 20%
M: 0%
Y: 13%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(181, 227, 198)
rgba(181, 227, 198, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 142° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B5E3C6?

#B5E3C6 is Fringy Flower, a cool light color with RGB values of 181, 227, 198. It has a hue of 142°, 45% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B5E3C6?

The RGB color code for #B5E3C6 is rgb(181, 227, 198). This means it contains 181 red, 227 green, and 198 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Fringy Flower a warm or cool color?

Fringy Flower (#B5E3C6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B5E3C6 in CSS?

You can use #B5E3C6 in CSS with: background-color: #B5E3C6; or color: #B5E3C6; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 227, 198). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 0%, 13%, 11%.