Ultramarine

Q: How do I use #1611A6 in CSS?

You can use #1611A6 in CSS with: background-color: #1611A6; or color: #1611A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 17, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 90%, 0%, 35%.

#1611A6

Ultramarine is a cool dark color with the hex code #1611A6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 22, 17, 166 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 90%, 0%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ultramarine color values

HEX: #1611A6
RGB: 22, 17, 166
HSL: 242°, 81%, 36%
CMYK: 87, 90, 0, 35

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Ultramarine sits at 242° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 36% 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, Ultramarine is rendered as rgb(22, 17, 166), where the blue channel is highest at 166, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Ultramarine translates to a CMYK breakdown of 87C 90M 0Y 35K. With a moderate key (35%), 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 Ultramarine

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1611A6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 22, 17, 166;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1611A6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 87%
M: 90%
Y: 0%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(22, 17, 166)
rgba(22, 17, 166, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 242° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1611A6?

#1611A6 is Ultramarine, a cool dark color with RGB values of 22, 17, 166. It has a hue of 242°, 81% saturation, and 36% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #1611A6?

The RGB color code for #1611A6 is rgb(22, 17, 166). This means it contains 22 red, 17 green, and 166 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Ultramarine a warm or cool color?

Ultramarine (#1611A6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #1611A6 in CSS?

You can use #1611A6 in CSS with: background-color: #1611A6; or color: #1611A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 17, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 90%, 0%, 35%.