Rio Grande is a
neutral medium color with the hex code #B8C903.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
184, 201, 3 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 99%, 21% for print applications.
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Rio Grande
#B8C903
Rio Grande color values
- HEX
- #B8C903
- RGB
- 184, 201, 3
- HSL
- 65°, 97%, 40%
- CMYK
- 8, 0, 99, 21
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Rio Grande sits at 65° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Rio Grande is rendered as rgb(184, 201, 3), where the green channel leads at 201, with red and blue channels close behind. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Rio Grande translates to a CMYK breakdown of 8C 0M 99Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (99%), 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 Rio Grande
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #B8C903;
--brand-primary-rgb: 184, 201, 3;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B8C903',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 8%
M: 0%
Y: 99%
K: 21%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(184, 201, 3)
rgba(184, 201, 3, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B8C903?
#B8C903 is Rio Grande, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 184, 201, 3. It has a hue of 65°, 97%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B8C903?
The RGB color code for #B8C903 is rgb(184, 201, 3). This means it contains 184 red,
201 green, and 3 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rio Grande a warm or cool color?
Rio Grande (#B8C903) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B8C903 in CSS?
You can use #B8C903 in CSS with:
background-color: #B8C903; or color: #B8C903; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 201, 3). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 99%, 21%.