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Tangaroa

#111337

Tangaroa is a cool dark color with the hex code #111337. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 17, 19, 55 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 65%, 0%, 78% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tangaroa color values

HEX
#111337
RGB
17, 19, 55
HSL
237°, 53%, 14%
CMYK
69, 65, 0, 78

About this color

Tangaroa sits at 237° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 14% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Near-black lightness makes it read as a deep, absorptive tone — color is implied more than seen.

In digital environments, Tangaroa is rendered as rgb(17, 19, 55), where the blue channel is highest at 55, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Tangaroa translates to a CMYK breakdown of 69C 65M 0Y 78K. A substantial black component (78%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Tangaroa

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #111337;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 17, 19, 55;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#111337',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 69%
M: 65%
Y: 0%
K: 78%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(17, 19, 55)
rgba(17, 19, 55, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #111337?
#111337 is Tangaroa, a cool dark color with RGB values of 17, 19, 55. It has a hue of 237°, 53% saturation, and 14% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #111337?
The RGB color code for #111337 is rgb(17, 19, 55). This means it contains 17 red, 19 green, and 55 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tangaroa a warm or cool color?
Tangaroa (#111337) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #111337 in CSS?
You can use #111337 in CSS with: background-color: #111337; or color: #111337; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 19, 55). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 65%, 0%, 78%.