Cerulean Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #1353B9.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
19, 83, 185 in digital design or CMYK 90%, 55%, 0%, 27% for print applications.
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Cerulean Blue
#1353B9
Cerulean Blue color values
- HEX
- #1353B9
- RGB
- 19, 83, 185
- HSL
- 217°, 81%, 40%
- CMYK
- 90, 55, 0, 27
Shades & tints
About this color
Cerulean Blue sits at 217° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, 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, Cerulean Blue is rendered as rgb(19, 83, 185), where the blue channel is highest at 185, 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, Cerulean Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 90C 55M 0Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Cerulean Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1353B9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 19, 83, 185;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1353B9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 90%
M: 55%
Y: 0%
K: 27% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(19, 83, 185)
rgba(19, 83, 185, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1353B9?
What is the RGB value of #1353B9?
Is Cerulean Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #1353B9 in CSS?
background-color: #1353B9; or color: #1353B9; or as an RGB value: rgb(19, 83, 185). For print design, use CMYK: 90%, 55%, 0%, 27%.