Pacific Blue

Q: How do I use #089BC4 in CSS?

You can use #089BC4 in CSS with: background-color: #089BC4; or color: #089BC4; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 155, 196). For print design, use CMYK: 96%, 21%, 0%, 23%.

#089BC4

Pacific Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #089BC4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 8, 155, 196 in digital design or CMYK 96%, 21%, 0%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pacific Blue color values

HEX: #089BC4
RGB: 8, 155, 196
HSL: 193°, 92%, 40%
CMYK: 96, 21, 0, 23

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pacific Blue sits at 193° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, 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, Pacific Blue is rendered as rgb(8, 155, 196), where the blue channel is highest at 196, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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, Pacific Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 96C 21M 0Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (96%), 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 Pacific Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #089BC4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 8, 155, 196;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#089BC4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 96%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(8, 155, 196)
rgba(8, 155, 196, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 193° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #089BC4?

#089BC4 is Pacific Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 8, 155, 196. It has a hue of 193°, 92% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #089BC4?

The RGB color code for #089BC4 is rgb(8, 155, 196). This means it contains 8 red, 155 green, and 196 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pacific Blue a warm or cool color?

Pacific Blue (#089BC4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #089BC4 in CSS?

You can use #089BC4 in CSS with: background-color: #089BC4; or color: #089BC4; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 155, 196). For print design, use CMYK: 96%, 21%, 0%, 23%.