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Chambray

#114E88

Chambray is a cool dark color with the hex code #114E88. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 17, 78, 136 in digital design or CMYK 88%, 43%, 0%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chambray color values

HEX
#114E88
RGB
17, 78, 136
HSL
209°, 78%, 30%
CMYK
88, 43, 0, 47

About this color

Chambray sits at 209° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 78% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Chambray is rendered as rgb(17, 78, 136), where the blue channel is highest at 136, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Chambray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 88C 43M 0Y 47K. With a moderate key (47%), 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 Chambray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #114E88;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 17, 78, 136;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#114E88',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 88%
M: 43%
Y: 0%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(17, 78, 136)
rgba(17, 78, 136, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #114E88?
#114E88 is Chambray, a cool dark color with RGB values of 17, 78, 136. It has a hue of 209°, 78% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #114E88?
The RGB color code for #114E88 is rgb(17, 78, 136). This means it contains 17 red, 78 green, and 136 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chambray a warm or cool color?
Chambray (#114E88) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #114E88 in CSS?
You can use #114E88 in CSS with: background-color: #114E88; or color: #114E88; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 78, 136). For print design, use CMYK: 88%, 43%, 0%, 47%.