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Rio Grande

#B9CA02

Rio Grande is a neutral medium color with the hex code #B9CA02. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 185, 202, 2 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 99%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rio Grande color values

HEX
#B9CA02
RGB
185, 202, 2
HSL
65°, 98%, 40%
CMYK
8, 0, 99, 21

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rio Grande sits at 65° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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(185, 202, 2), where the green channel leads at 202, 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Rio Grande

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B9CA02;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 202, 2;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B9CA02',
}

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(185, 202, 2)
rgba(185, 202, 2, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

23 brand s with colors near 65° on the color wheel

Linktree logo
Linktree
Snapchat logo
Snapchat
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Ferrari logo
Ferrari

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B9CA02?
#B9CA02 is Rio Grande, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 185, 202, 2. It has a hue of 65°, 98% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B9CA02?
The RGB color code for #B9CA02 is rgb(185, 202, 2). This means it contains 185 red, 202 green, and 2 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rio Grande a warm or cool color?
Rio Grande (#B9CA02) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B9CA02 in CSS?
You can use #B9CA02 in CSS with: background-color: #B9CA02; or color: #B9CA02; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 202, 2). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 99%, 21%.

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