Denim

Q: How do I use #105DBC in CSS?

You can use #105DBC in CSS with: background-color: #105DBC; or color: #105DBC; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 93, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 51%, 0%, 26%.

#105DBC

Denim is a cool medium color with the hex code #105DBC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 16, 93, 188 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 51%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Denim color values

HEX: #105DBC
RGB: 16, 93, 188
HSL: 213°, 84%, 40%
CMYK: 91, 51, 0, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Denim sits at 213° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% 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. 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, Denim is rendered as rgb(16, 93, 188), where the blue channel is highest at 188, 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, Denim translates to a CMYK breakdown of 91C 51M 0Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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 Denim

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #105DBC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 16, 93, 188;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#105DBC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 51%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(16, 93, 188)
rgba(16, 93, 188, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 213° on the color wheel

Goldman Sachs

Frequently asked questions

What color is #105DBC?

#105DBC is Denim, a cool medium color with RGB values of 16, 93, 188. It has a hue of 213°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #105DBC?

The RGB color code for #105DBC is rgb(16, 93, 188). This means it contains 16 red, 93 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Denim a warm or cool color?

Denim (#105DBC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #105DBC in CSS?

You can use #105DBC in CSS with: background-color: #105DBC; or color: #105DBC; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 93, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 51%, 0%, 26%.