Nile Blue

Q: How do I use #123654 in CSS?

You can use #123654 in CSS with: background-color: #123654; or color: #123654; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 54, 84). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 36%, 0%, 67%.

#123654

Nile Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #123654. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 18, 54, 84 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 36%, 0%, 67% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Nile Blue color values

HEX: #123654
RGB: 18, 54, 84
HSL: 207°, 65%, 20%
CMYK: 79, 36, 0, 67

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Nile Blue sits at 207° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 65% 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, Nile Blue is rendered as rgb(18, 54, 84), where the blue channel is highest at 84, 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, Nile Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 79C 36M 0Y 67K. A substantial black component (67%) 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 Nile Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #123654;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 54, 84;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#123654',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 79%
M: 36%
Y: 0%
K: 67%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(18, 54, 84)
rgba(18, 54, 84, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 207° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #123654?

#123654 is Nile Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 18, 54, 84. It has a hue of 207°, 65% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #123654?

The RGB color code for #123654 is rgb(18, 54, 84). This means it contains 18 red, 54 green, and 84 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Nile Blue a warm or cool color?

Nile Blue (#123654) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #123654 in CSS?

You can use #123654 in CSS with: background-color: #123654; or color: #123654; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 54, 84). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 36%, 0%, 67%.