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Ultramarine

#10069D

Ultramarine is a cool dark color with the hex code #10069D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 16, 6, 157 in digital design or CMYK 90%, 96%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ultramarine color values

HEX
#10069D
RGB
16, 6, 157
HSL
244°, 93%, 32%
CMYK
90, 96, 0, 38

About this color

Ultramarine sits at 244° on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 32% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 93%, 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, Ultramarine is rendered as rgb(16, 6, 157), where the blue channel is highest at 157, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Ultramarine translates to a CMYK breakdown of 90C 96M 0Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), 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.

How to use Ultramarine

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #10069D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 16, 6, 157;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#10069D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 90%
M: 96%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(16, 6, 157)
rgba(16, 6, 157, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #10069D?
#10069D is Ultramarine, a cool dark color with RGB values of 16, 6, 157. It has a hue of 244°, 93% saturation, and 32% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #10069D?
The RGB color code for #10069D is rgb(16, 6, 157). This means it contains 16 red, 6 green, and 157 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Ultramarine a warm or cool color?
Ultramarine (#10069D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #10069D in CSS?
You can use #10069D in CSS with: background-color: #10069D; or color: #10069D; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 6, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 90%, 96%, 0%, 38%.