Denim is a
cool medium color with the hex code #1561B7.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
21, 97, 183 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 47%, 0%, 28% for print applications.
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Denim
#1561B7
Denim color values
- HEX
- #1561B7
- RGB
- 21, 97, 183
- HSL
- 212°, 79%, 40%
- CMYK
- 89, 47, 0, 28
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Denim sits at 212° on the color wheel with 79% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 79% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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, Denim is rendered as rgb(21, 97, 183), where the blue channel is highest at 183, 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, Denim translates to a CMYK breakdown of 89C 47M 0Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), 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 Denim
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1561B7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 21, 97, 183;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1561B7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 89%
M: 47%
Y: 0%
K: 28%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(21, 97, 183)
rgba(21, 97, 183, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 212° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1561B7?
#1561B7 is Denim, a cool medium color with RGB values of 21, 97, 183. It has a hue of 212°, 79%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1561B7?
The RGB color code for #1561B7 is rgb(21, 97, 183). This means it contains 21 red,
97 green, and 183 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Denim a warm or cool color?
Denim (#1561B7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1561B7 in CSS?
You can use #1561B7 in CSS with:
background-color: #1561B7; or color: #1561B7; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 97, 183). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 47%, 0%, 28%.