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Denim

#046DC8

Denim is a cool medium color with the hex code #046DC8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 4, 109, 200 in digital design or CMYK 98%, 45%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Denim color values

HEX
#046DC8
RGB
4, 109, 200
HSL
208°, 96%, 40%
CMYK
98, 45, 0, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Denim sits at 208° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Denim is rendered as rgb(4, 109, 200), where the blue channel is highest at 200, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Denim translates to a CMYK breakdown of 98C 45M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (98%), 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 Denim

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #046DC8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 4, 109, 200;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#046DC8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 98%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(4, 109, 200)
rgba(4, 109, 200, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 208° on the color wheel

American Express logo
American Express
Cisco logo
Cisco
Meta logo
Meta
Pepsi logo
Pepsi

Frequently asked questions

What color is #046DC8?
#046DC8 is Denim, a cool medium color with RGB values of 4, 109, 200. It has a hue of 208°, 96% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #046DC8?
The RGB color code for #046DC8 is rgb(4, 109, 200). This means it contains 4 red, 109 green, and 200 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Denim a warm or cool color?
Denim (#046DC8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #046DC8 in CSS?
You can use #046DC8 in CSS with: background-color: #046DC8; or color: #046DC8; or as an RGB value: rgb(4, 109, 200). For print design, use CMYK: 98%, 45%, 0%, 22%.

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