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Curious Blue

#0985C3

Curious Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #0985C3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 9, 133, 195 in digital design or CMYK 95%, 32%, 0%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Curious Blue color values

HEX
#0985C3
RGB
9, 133, 195
HSL
200°, 91%, 40%
CMYK
95, 32, 0, 24

About this color

Curious Blue sits at 200° on the color wheel with 91% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 91%, 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, Curious Blue is rendered as rgb(9, 133, 195), where the blue channel is highest at 195, 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, Curious Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 95C 32M 0Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (95%), 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.

How to use Curious Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0985C3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 9, 133, 195;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0985C3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 95%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(9, 133, 195)
rgba(9, 133, 195, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #0985C3?
#0985C3 is Curious Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 9, 133, 195. It has a hue of 200°, 91% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0985C3?
The RGB color code for #0985C3 is rgb(9, 133, 195). This means it contains 9 red, 133 green, and 195 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Curious Blue a warm or cool color?
Curious Blue (#0985C3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0985C3 in CSS?
You can use #0985C3 in CSS with: background-color: #0985C3; or color: #0985C3; or as an RGB value: rgb(9, 133, 195). For print design, use CMYK: 95%, 32%, 0%, 24%.