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Ziggurat

#BBD5DD

Ziggurat is a cool light color with the hex code #BBD5DD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 187, 213, 221 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 4%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ziggurat color values

HEX
#BBD5DD
RGB
187, 213, 221
HSL
194°, 33%, 80%
CMYK
15, 4, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Ziggurat sits at 194° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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, Ziggurat is rendered as rgb(187, 213, 221), where the blue channel is highest at 221, 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, Ziggurat translates to a CMYK breakdown of 15C 4M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (15%), 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 Ziggurat

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BBD5DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 213, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BBD5DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 15%
M: 4%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(187, 213, 221)
rgba(187, 213, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 194° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Vimeo logo
Vimeo
Cisco logo
Cisco
Intel logo
Intel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BBD5DD?
#BBD5DD is Ziggurat, a cool light color with RGB values of 187, 213, 221. It has a hue of 194°, 33% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BBD5DD?
The RGB color code for #BBD5DD is rgb(187, 213, 221). This means it contains 187 red, 213 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Ziggurat a warm or cool color?
Ziggurat (#BBD5DD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BBD5DD in CSS?
You can use #BBD5DD in CSS with: background-color: #BBD5DD; or color: #BBD5DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 213, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 4%, 0%, 13%.

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