Jagged Ice

Q: How do I use #B9DFDC in CSS?

You can use #B9DFDC in CSS with: background-color: #B9DFDC; or color: #B9DFDC; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 223, 220). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 1%, 13%.

#B9DFDC

Jagged Ice is a cool light color with the hex code #B9DFDC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 185, 223, 220 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 0%, 1%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jagged Ice color values

HEX: #B9DFDC
RGB: 185, 223, 220
HSL: 175°, 37%, 80%
CMYK: 17, 0, 1, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jagged Ice sits at 175° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan 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, Jagged Ice is rendered as rgb(185, 223, 220), where the green channel leads at 223, 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 17C 0M 1Y 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Jagged Ice

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B9DFDC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 223, 220;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B9DFDC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 17%
M: 0%
Y: 1%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(185, 223, 220)
rgba(185, 223, 220, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 175° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B9DFDC?

#B9DFDC is Jagged Ice, a cool light color with RGB values of 185, 223, 220. It has a hue of 175°, 37% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B9DFDC?

The RGB color code for #B9DFDC is rgb(185, 223, 220). This means it contains 185 red, 223 green, and 220 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Jagged Ice a warm or cool color?

Jagged Ice (#B9DFDC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B9DFDC in CSS?

You can use #B9DFDC in CSS with: background-color: #B9DFDC; or color: #B9DFDC; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 223, 220). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 1%, 13%.