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Blue

#1206F9

Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #1206F9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 18, 6, 249 in digital design or CMYK 93%, 98%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blue Color Values

HEX
#1206F9
RGB
18, 6, 249
HSL
243°, 95%, 50%
CMYK
93, 98, 0, 2

About this color

Blue sits at 243° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 95% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

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

When using Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 93%, 98%, 0%, 2% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1206F9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 6, 249;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1206F9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 93%
M: 98%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(18, 6, 249)
rgba(18, 6, 249, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1206F9?
#1206F9 is Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 18, 6, 249. It has a hue of 243°, 95% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1206F9?
The RGB color code for #1206F9 is rgb(18, 6, 249). This means it contains 18 red, 6 green, and 249 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue a warm or cool color?
Blue (#1206F9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1206F9 in CSS?
You can use #1206F9 in CSS with: background-color: #1206F9; or color: #1206F9; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 6, 249). For print design, use CMYK: 93%, 98%, 0%, 2%.