Gossip is a
neutral light color with the hex code #C9F5A3.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
201, 245, 163 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 0%, 33%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Gossip
#C9F5A3
Gossip color values
- HEX
- #C9F5A3
- RGB
- 201, 245, 163
- HSL
- 92°, 80%, 80%
- CMYK
- 18, 0, 33, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Gossip sits at 92° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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(201, 245, 163), where the green channel leads at 245, 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 18C 0M 33Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 18% cyan, 33% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #C9F5A3;
--brand-primary-rgb: 201, 245, 163;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C9F5A3',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 18%
M: 0%
Y: 33%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(201, 245, 163)
rgba(201, 245, 163, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C9F5A3?
#C9F5A3 is Gossip, a neutral light color with RGB values of 201, 245, 163. It has a hue of 92°, 80%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C9F5A3?
The RGB color code for #C9F5A3 is rgb(201, 245, 163). This means it contains 201 red,
245 green, and 163 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gossip a warm or cool color?
Gossip (#C9F5A3) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #C9F5A3 in CSS?
You can use #C9F5A3 in CSS with:
background-color: #C9F5A3; or color: #C9F5A3; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 245, 163). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 33%, 4%.