Paua

Q: How do I use #120165 in CSS?

You can use #120165 in CSS with: background-color: #120165; or color: #120165; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 1, 101). For print design, use CMYK: 82%, 99%, 0%, 60%.

#120165

Paua is a cool dark color with the hex code #120165. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 18, 1, 101 in digital design or CMYK 82%, 99%, 0%, 60% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Paua color values

HEX: #120165
RGB: 18, 1, 101
HSL: 250°, 98%, 20%
CMYK: 82, 99, 0, 60

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Paua sits at 250° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Paua is rendered as rgb(18, 1, 101), where the blue channel is highest at 101, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Paua translates to a CMYK breakdown of 82C 99M 0Y 60K. A substantial black component (60%) 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Paua

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #120165;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 1, 101;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#120165',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 82%
M: 99%
Y: 0%
K: 60%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(18, 1, 101)
rgba(18, 1, 101, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

16 brand s with colors near 250° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #120165?

#120165 is Paua, a cool dark color with RGB values of 18, 1, 101. It has a hue of 250°, 98% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #120165?

The RGB color code for #120165 is rgb(18, 1, 101). This means it contains 18 red, 1 green, and 101 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Paua a warm or cool color?

Paua (#120165) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #120165 in CSS?

You can use #120165 in CSS with: background-color: #120165; or color: #120165; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 1, 101). For print design, use CMYK: 82%, 99%, 0%, 60%.