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Spindle

#B9CEDF

Spindle is a cool light color with the hex code #B9CEDF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 185, 206, 223 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 8%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Spindle color values

HEX
#B9CEDF
RGB
185, 206, 223
HSL
207°, 37%, 80%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Spindle sits at 207° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% 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, Spindle is rendered as rgb(185, 206, 223), where the blue channel is highest at 223, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Spindle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 17C 8M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (17%), 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 Spindle

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B9CEDF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 206, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B9CEDF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 17%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(185, 206, 223)
rgba(185, 206, 223, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 207° on the color wheel

Cisco logo
Cisco
Pepsi logo
Pepsi
American Express logo
American Express
Dell logo
Dell

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B9CEDF?
#B9CEDF is Spindle, a cool light color with RGB values of 185, 206, 223. It has a hue of 207°, 37% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B9CEDF?
The RGB color code for #B9CEDF is rgb(185, 206, 223). This means it contains 185 red, 206 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Spindle a warm or cool color?
Spindle (#B9CEDF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B9CEDF in CSS?
You can use #B9CEDF in CSS with: background-color: #B9CEDF; or color: #B9CEDF; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 206, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 8%, 0%, 13%.

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