Jagged Ice

Q: How do I use #B5E3DD in CSS?

You can use #B5E3DD in CSS with: background-color: #B5E3DD; or color: #B5E3DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 227, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 0%, 3%, 11%.

#B5E3DD

Jagged Ice is a cool light color with the hex code #B5E3DD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 181, 227, 221 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 0%, 3%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jagged Ice color values

HEX: #B5E3DD
RGB: 181, 227, 221
HSL: 172°, 45%, 80%
CMYK: 20, 0, 3, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jagged Ice sits at 172° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan 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, Jagged Ice is rendered as rgb(181, 227, 221), where the green channel leads at 227, 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, Jagged Ice translates to a CMYK breakdown of 20C 0M 3Y 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 Jagged Ice

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B5E3DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 181, 227, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B5E3DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 20%
M: 0%
Y: 3%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(181, 227, 221)
rgba(181, 227, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

23 brand s with colors near 172° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B5E3DD?

#B5E3DD is Jagged Ice, a cool light color with RGB values of 181, 227, 221. It has a hue of 172°, 45% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B5E3DD?

The RGB color code for #B5E3DD is rgb(181, 227, 221). This means it contains 181 red, 227 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Jagged Ice a warm or cool color?

Jagged Ice (#B5E3DD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B5E3DD in CSS?

You can use #B5E3DD in CSS with: background-color: #B5E3DD; or color: #B5E3DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 227, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 0%, 3%, 11%.