Ghost

Q: How do I use #C4CAD4 in CSS?

You can use #C4CAD4 in CSS with: background-color: #C4CAD4; or color: #C4CAD4; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 202, 212). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 5%, 0%, 17%.

#C4CAD4

Ghost is a cool light color with the hex code #C4CAD4. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 196, 202, 212 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 17% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ghost color values

HEX: #C4CAD4
RGB: 196, 202, 212
HSL: 218°, 16%, 80%
CMYK: 8, 5, 0, 17

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Ghost sits at 218° on the color wheel with 16% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 16% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Ghost is rendered as rgb(196, 202, 212), where the blue channel is highest at 212, though it sits close to the other channels. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Ghost translates to a CMYK breakdown of 8C 5M 0Y 17K. The low-to-moderate black value (17%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (8%), 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 Ghost

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C4CAD4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 196, 202, 212;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C4CAD4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 17%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(196, 202, 212)
rgba(196, 202, 212, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 218° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C4CAD4?

#C4CAD4 is Ghost, a cool light color with RGB values of 196, 202, 212. It has a hue of 218°, 16% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C4CAD4?

The RGB color code for #C4CAD4 is rgb(196, 202, 212). This means it contains 196 red, 202 green, and 212 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Ghost a warm or cool color?

Ghost (#C4CAD4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C4CAD4 in CSS?

You can use #C4CAD4 in CSS with: background-color: #C4CAD4; or color: #C4CAD4; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 202, 212). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 5%, 0%, 17%.