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Pigeon Post

#B6C6E2

Pigeon Post is a cool light color with the hex code #B6C6E2. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 182, 198, 226 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 12%, 0%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pigeon Post color values

HEX
#B6C6E2
RGB
182, 198, 226
HSL
218°, 43%, 80%
CMYK
19, 12, 0, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pigeon Post sits at 218° on the color wheel with 43% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 43% 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, Pigeon Post is rendered as rgb(182, 198, 226), where the blue channel is highest at 226, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Pigeon Post translates to a CMYK breakdown of 19C 12M 0Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (19%), 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 Pigeon Post

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B6C6E2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 182, 198, 226;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B6C6E2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 19%
M: 12%
Y: 0%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(182, 198, 226)
rgba(182, 198, 226, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 218° on the color wheel

Best Buy logo
Best Buy
Max logo
Max
Paramount+ logo
Paramount+
Dropbox logo
Dropbox

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B6C6E2?
#B6C6E2 is Pigeon Post, a cool light color with RGB values of 182, 198, 226. It has a hue of 218°, 43% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B6C6E2?
The RGB color code for #B6C6E2 is rgb(182, 198, 226). This means it contains 182 red, 198 green, and 226 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pigeon Post a warm or cool color?
Pigeon Post (#B6C6E2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B6C6E2 in CSS?
You can use #B6C6E2 in CSS with: background-color: #B6C6E2; or color: #B6C6E2; or as an RGB value: rgb(182, 198, 226). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 12%, 0%, 11%.

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