Cerulean Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #0553C7.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
5, 83, 199 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 58%, 0%, 22% for print applications.
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Cerulean Blue
#0553C7
Cerulean Blue color values
- HEX
- #0553C7
- RGB
- 5, 83, 199
- HSL
- 216°, 95%, 40%
- CMYK
- 97, 58, 0, 22
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cerulean Blue sits at 216° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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, Cerulean Blue is rendered as rgb(5, 83, 199), where the blue channel is highest at 199, 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, Cerulean Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 97C 58M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (97%), 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 Cerulean Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #0553C7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 5, 83, 199;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#0553C7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 97%
M: 58%
Y: 0%
K: 22%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(5, 83, 199)
rgba(5, 83, 199, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #0553C7?
#0553C7 is Cerulean Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 5, 83, 199. It has a hue of 216°, 95%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #0553C7?
The RGB color code for #0553C7 is rgb(5, 83, 199). This means it contains 5 red,
83 green, and 199 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cerulean Blue a warm or cool color?
Cerulean Blue (#0553C7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0553C7 in CSS?
You can use #0553C7 in CSS with:
background-color: #0553C7; or color: #0553C7; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 83, 199). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 58%, 0%, 22%.