Venice Blue

Q: How do I use #0C558D in CSS?

You can use #0C558D in CSS with: background-color: #0C558D; or color: #0C558D; or as an RGB value: rgb(12, 85, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 40%, 0%, 45%.

#0C558D

Venice Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #0C558D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 12, 85, 141 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 40%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Venice Blue color values

HEX: #0C558D
RGB: 12, 85, 141
HSL: 206°, 84%, 30%
CMYK: 91, 40, 0, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Venice Blue sits at 206° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Venice Blue is rendered as rgb(12, 85, 141), where the blue channel is highest at 141, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Venice Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 91C 40M 0Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Venice Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0C558D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 12, 85, 141;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0C558D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(12, 85, 141)
rgba(12, 85, 141, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 206° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #0C558D?

#0C558D is Venice Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 12, 85, 141. It has a hue of 206°, 84% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #0C558D?

The RGB color code for #0C558D is rgb(12, 85, 141). This means it contains 12 red, 85 green, and 141 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Venice Blue a warm or cool color?

Venice Blue (#0C558D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #0C558D in CSS?

You can use #0C558D in CSS with: background-color: #0C558D; or color: #0C558D; or as an RGB value: rgb(12, 85, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 40%, 0%, 45%.