Havelock Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #1498EB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
20, 152, 235 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 35%, 0%, 8% for print applications.
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Havelock Blue
#1498EB
Havelock Blue color values
- HEX
- #1498EB
- RGB
- 20, 152, 235
- HSL
- 203°, 84%, 50%
- CMYK
- 91, 35, 0, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Havelock Blue sits at 203° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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, Havelock Blue is rendered as rgb(20, 152, 235), where the blue channel is highest at 235, 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, Havelock Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 91C 35M 0Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (91%), 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 Havelock Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1498EB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 20, 152, 235;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1498EB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 91%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(20, 152, 235)
rgba(20, 152, 235, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1498EB?
#1498EB is Havelock Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 20, 152, 235. It has a hue of 203°, 84%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1498EB?
The RGB color code for #1498EB is rgb(20, 152, 235). This means it contains 20 red,
152 green, and 235 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Havelock Blue a warm or cool color?
Havelock Blue (#1498EB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1498EB in CSS?
You can use #1498EB in CSS with:
background-color: #1498EB; or color: #1498EB; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 152, 235). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 35%, 0%, 8%.