Gossip

Q: How do I use #BAEFA9 in CSS?

You can use #BAEFA9 in CSS with: background-color: #BAEFA9; or color: #BAEFA9; or as an RGB value: rgb(186, 239, 169). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 0%, 29%, 6%.

#BAEFA9

Gossip is a neutral light color with the hex code #BAEFA9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 186, 239, 169 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 0%, 29%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gossip color values

HEX: #BAEFA9
RGB: 186, 239, 169
HSL: 105°, 69%, 80%
CMYK: 22, 0, 29, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gossip sits at 105° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 69% 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, Gossip is rendered as rgb(186, 239, 169), where the green channel leads at 239, 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, Gossip translates to a CMYK breakdown of 22C 0M 29Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (29%), 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 Gossip

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BAEFA9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 186, 239, 169;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BAEFA9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 22%
M: 0%
Y: 29%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(186, 239, 169)
rgba(186, 239, 169, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 105° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BAEFA9?

#BAEFA9 is Gossip, a neutral light color with RGB values of 186, 239, 169. It has a hue of 105°, 69% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BAEFA9?

The RGB color code for #BAEFA9 is rgb(186, 239, 169). This means it contains 186 red, 239 green, and 169 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gossip a warm or cool color?

Gossip (#BAEFA9) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #BAEFA9 in CSS?

You can use #BAEFA9 in CSS with: background-color: #BAEFA9; or color: #BAEFA9; or as an RGB value: rgb(186, 239, 169). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 0%, 29%, 6%.