Venice Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #0F538A.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
15, 83, 138 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 40%, 0%, 46% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Venice Blue
#0F538A
Venice Blue color values
- HEX
- #0F538A
- RGB
- 15, 83, 138
- HSL
- 207°, 80%, 30%
- CMYK
- 89, 40, 0, 46
Shades & tints
About this color
Venice Blue sits at 207° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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(15, 83, 138), where the blue channel is highest at 138, 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 89C 40M 0Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), 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: #0F538A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 15, 83, 138;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#0F538A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 89%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 46% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(15, 83, 138)
rgba(15, 83, 138, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 207° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #0F538A?
What is the RGB value of #0F538A?
Is Venice Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #0F538A in CSS?
background-color: #0F538A; or color: #0F538A; or as an RGB value: rgb(15, 83, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 40%, 0%, 46%.