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Gossip

#BBECAC

Gossip is a neutral light color with the hex code #BBECAC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 187, 236, 172 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 27%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gossip color values

HEX
#BBECAC
RGB
187, 236, 172
HSL
106°, 63%, 80%
CMYK
21, 0, 27, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gossip sits at 106° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 63% 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(187, 236, 172), where the green channel leads at 236, 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 21C 0M 27Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (27%), 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 Gossip

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BBECAC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 236, 172;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BBECAC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 27%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(187, 236, 172)
rgba(187, 236, 172, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

7 brand s with colors near 106° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BBECAC?
#BBECAC is Gossip, a neutral light color with RGB values of 187, 236, 172. It has a hue of 106°, 63% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BBECAC?
The RGB color code for #BBECAC is rgb(187, 236, 172). This means it contains 187 red, 236 green, and 172 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gossip a warm or cool color?
Gossip (#BBECAC) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #BBECAC in CSS?
You can use #BBECAC in CSS with: background-color: #BBECAC; or color: #BBECAC; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 236, 172). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 27%, 7%.

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