Edgewater

Q: How do I use #BBDDD5 in CSS?

You can use #BBDDD5 in CSS with: background-color: #BBDDD5; or color: #BBDDD5; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 221, 213). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 0%, 4%, 13%.

#BBDDD5

Edgewater is a cool light color with the hex code #BBDDD5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 187, 221, 213 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 0%, 4%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Edgewater color values

HEX: #BBDDD5
RGB: 187, 221, 213
HSL: 166°, 33%, 80%
CMYK: 15, 0, 4, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Edgewater sits at 166° 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, Edgewater is rendered as rgb(187, 221, 213), where the green channel leads at 221, 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, Edgewater translates to a CMYK breakdown of 15C 0M 4Y 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Edgewater

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BBDDD5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 221, 213;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BBDDD5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

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

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

RGB for Screens

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

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 166° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BBDDD5?

#BBDDD5 is Edgewater, a cool light color with RGB values of 187, 221, 213. It has a hue of 166°, 33% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BBDDD5?

The RGB color code for #BBDDD5 is rgb(187, 221, 213). This means it contains 187 red, 221 green, and 213 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Edgewater a warm or cool color?

Edgewater (#BBDDD5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BBDDD5 in CSS?

You can use #BBDDD5 in CSS with: background-color: #BBDDD5; or color: #BBDDD5; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 221, 213). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 0%, 4%, 13%.