Nile Blue

Q: How do I use #143952 in CSS?

You can use #143952 in CSS with: background-color: #143952; or color: #143952; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 57, 82). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 30%, 0%, 68%.

#143952

Nile Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #143952. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 20, 57, 82 in digital design or CMYK 76%, 30%, 0%, 68% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Nile Blue color values

HEX: #143952
RGB: 20, 57, 82
HSL: 204°, 61%, 20%
CMYK: 76, 30, 0, 68

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Nile Blue sits at 204° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 61% 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(20, 57, 82), where the blue channel is highest at 82, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 76C 30M 0Y 68K. A substantial black component (68%) 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: #143952;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 20, 57, 82;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#143952',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 76%
M: 30%
Y: 0%
K: 68%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(20, 57, 82)
rgba(20, 57, 82, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 204° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #143952?

#143952 is Nile Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 20, 57, 82. It has a hue of 204°, 61% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #143952?

The RGB color code for #143952 is rgb(20, 57, 82). This means it contains 20 red, 57 green, and 82 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Nile Blue a warm or cool color?

Nile Blue (#143952) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #143952 in CSS?

You can use #143952 in CSS with: background-color: #143952; or color: #143952; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 57, 82). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 30%, 0%, 68%.