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Cerulean Blue

#114ABB

Cerulean Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #114ABB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 17, 74, 187 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 60%, 0%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cerulean Blue color values

HEX
#114ABB
RGB
17, 74, 187
HSL
220°, 83%, 40%
CMYK
91, 60, 0, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cerulean Blue sits at 220° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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, Cerulean Blue is rendered as rgb(17, 74, 187), where the blue channel is highest at 187, 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, Cerulean Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 91C 60M 0Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Cerulean Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #114ABB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 17, 74, 187;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#114ABB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 91%
M: 60%
Y: 0%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(17, 74, 187)
rgba(17, 74, 187, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 220° on the color wheel

HP logo
HP
Intuit logo
Intuit
Signal logo
Signal
Zoom logo
Zoom

Frequently asked questions

What color is #114ABB?
#114ABB is Cerulean Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 17, 74, 187. It has a hue of 220°, 83% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #114ABB?
The RGB color code for #114ABB is rgb(17, 74, 187). This means it contains 17 red, 74 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cerulean Blue a warm or cool color?
Cerulean Blue (#114ABB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #114ABB in CSS?
You can use #114ABB in CSS with: background-color: #114ABB; or color: #114ABB; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 74, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 60%, 0%, 27%.

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