Gulf Blue

Q: How do I use #161750 in CSS?

You can use #161750 in CSS with: background-color: #161750; or color: #161750; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 23, 80). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 71%, 0%, 69%.

#161750

Gulf Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #161750. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 22, 23, 80 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 71%, 0%, 69% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gulf Blue color values

HEX: #161750
RGB: 22, 23, 80
HSL: 239°, 57%, 20%
CMYK: 72, 71, 0, 69

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gulf Blue sits at 239° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Gulf Blue is rendered as rgb(22, 23, 80), where the blue channel is highest at 80, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Gulf Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 72C 71M 0Y 69K. A substantial black component (69%) 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 Gulf Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #161750;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 22, 23, 80;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#161750',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 71%
Y: 0%
K: 69%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(22, 23, 80)
rgba(22, 23, 80, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 239° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #161750?

#161750 is Gulf Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 22, 23, 80. It has a hue of 239°, 57% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #161750?

The RGB color code for #161750 is rgb(22, 23, 80). This means it contains 22 red, 23 green, and 80 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gulf Blue a warm or cool color?

Gulf Blue (#161750) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #161750 in CSS?

You can use #161750 in CSS with: background-color: #161750; or color: #161750; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 23, 80). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 71%, 0%, 69%.