Royal Blue

Q: How do I use #1144BB in CSS?

You can use #1144BB in CSS with: background-color: #1144BB; or color: #1144BB; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 68, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 64%, 0%, 27%.

#1144BB

Royal Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #1144BB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 17, 68, 187 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 64%, 0%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue Color Values

HEX: #1144BB
RGB: 17, 68, 187
HSL: 222°, 83%, 40%
CMYK: 91, 64, 0, 27

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 222° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 83% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Royal Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Royal Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 91%, 64%, 0%, 27% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Royal Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1144BB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 17, 68, 187;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1144BB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 64%
Y: 0%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(17, 68, 187)
rgba(17, 68, 187, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

19 brand s with colors near 222° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1144BB?

#1144BB is Royal Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 17, 68, 187. It has a hue of 222°, 83% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #1144BB?

The RGB color code for #1144BB is rgb(17, 68, 187). This means it contains 17 red, 68 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?

Royal Blue (#1144BB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #1144BB in CSS?

You can use #1144BB in CSS with: background-color: #1144BB; or color: #1144BB; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 68, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 64%, 0%, 27%.