Dodger Blue

Q: How do I use #1283ED in CSS?

You can use #1283ED in CSS with: background-color: #1283ED; or color: #1283ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 131, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 45%, 0%, 7%.

#1283ED

Dodger Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #1283ED. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 18, 131, 237 in digital design or CMYK 92%, 45%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dodger Blue color values

HEX: #1283ED
RGB: 18, 131, 237
HSL: 209°, 86%, 50%
CMYK: 92, 45, 0, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dodger Blue sits at 209° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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, Dodger Blue is rendered as rgb(18, 131, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, 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, Dodger Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 92C 45M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (92%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Dodger Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1283ED;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 131, 237;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1283ED',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 92%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(18, 131, 237)
rgba(18, 131, 237, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 209° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1283ED?

#1283ED is Dodger Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 18, 131, 237. It has a hue of 209°, 86% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #1283ED?

The RGB color code for #1283ED is rgb(18, 131, 237). This means it contains 18 red, 131 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dodger Blue a warm or cool color?

Dodger Blue (#1283ED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #1283ED in CSS?

You can use #1283ED in CSS with: background-color: #1283ED; or color: #1283ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 131, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 45%, 0%, 7%.