Dodger Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #128EED.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
18, 142, 237 in digital design or CMYK 92%, 40%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Dodger Blue
#128EED
Dodger Blue color values
- HEX
- #128EED
- RGB
- 18, 142, 237
- HSL
- 206°, 86%, 50%
- CMYK
- 92, 40, 0, 7
Shades & tints
About this color
Dodger Blue sits at 206° 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, 142, 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 40M 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: #128EED;
--brand-primary-rgb: 18, 142, 237;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#128EED',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 92%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 7% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(18, 142, 237)
rgba(18, 142, 237, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #128EED?
What is the RGB value of #128EED?
Is Dodger Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #128EED in CSS?
background-color: #128EED; or color: #128EED; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 142, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 40%, 0%, 7%.