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Madang

#B9EBAD

Madang is a neutral light color with the hex code #B9EBAD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 185, 235, 173 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 26%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Madang color values

HEX
#B9EBAD
RGB
185, 235, 173
HSL
108°, 61%, 80%
CMYK
21, 0, 26, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Madang sits at 108° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 61% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Madang is rendered as rgb(185, 235, 173), where the green channel leads at 235, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Madang translates to a CMYK breakdown of 21C 0M 26Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (26%), 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 Madang

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B9EBAD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 235, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B9EBAD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 26%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(185, 235, 173)
rgba(185, 235, 173, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 108° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Wise logo
Wise
Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B9EBAD?
#B9EBAD is Madang, a neutral light color with RGB values of 185, 235, 173. It has a hue of 108°, 61% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B9EBAD?
The RGB color code for #B9EBAD is rgb(185, 235, 173). This means it contains 185 red, 235 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Madang a warm or cool color?
Madang (#B9EBAD) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B9EBAD in CSS?
You can use #B9EBAD in CSS with: background-color: #B9EBAD; or color: #B9EBAD; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 235, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 26%, 8%.

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