Bahama Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #146E9F.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
20, 110, 159 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 31%, 0%, 38% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Bahama Blue
#146E9F
Bahama Blue color values
- HEX
- #146E9F
- RGB
- 20, 110, 159
- HSL
- 201°, 78%, 35%
- CMYK
- 87, 31, 0, 38
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Bahama Blue sits at 201° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 78% 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, Bahama Blue is rendered as rgb(20, 110, 159), where the blue channel is highest at 159, 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, Bahama Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 87C 31M 0Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), 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 Bahama Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #146E9F;
--brand-primary-rgb: 20, 110, 159;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#146E9F',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 87%
M: 31%
Y: 0%
K: 38%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(20, 110, 159)
rgba(20, 110, 159, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #146E9F?
#146E9F is Bahama Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 20, 110, 159. It has a hue of 201°, 78%
saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #146E9F?
The RGB color code for #146E9F is rgb(20, 110, 159). This means it contains 20 red,
110 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Bahama Blue a warm or cool color?
Bahama Blue (#146E9F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #146E9F in CSS?
You can use #146E9F in CSS with:
background-color: #146E9F; or color: #146E9F; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 110, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 31%, 0%, 38%.