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Celadon

#BAEAAE

Celadon is a neutral light color with the hex code #BAEAAE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 186, 234, 174 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 26%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Celadon color values

HEX
#BAEAAE
RGB
186, 234, 174
HSL
108°, 59%, 80%
CMYK
21, 0, 26, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Celadon sits at 108° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% 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, Celadon is rendered as rgb(186, 234, 174), where the green channel leads at 234, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Celadon 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 Celadon

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BAEAAE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 186, 234, 174;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BAEAAE',
}

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(186, 234, 174)
rgba(186, 234, 174, 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 #BAEAAE?
#BAEAAE is Celadon, a neutral light color with RGB values of 186, 234, 174. It has a hue of 108°, 59% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BAEAAE?
The RGB color code for #BAEAAE is rgb(186, 234, 174). This means it contains 186 red, 234 green, and 174 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Celadon a warm or cool color?
Celadon (#BAEAAE) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #BAEAAE in CSS?
You can use #BAEAAE in CSS with: background-color: #BAEAAE; or color: #BAEAAE; or as an RGB value: rgb(186, 234, 174). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 26%, 8%.

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