Blue Whale is a
cool dark color with the hex code #163150.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
22, 49, 80 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 39%, 0%, 69% for print applications.
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Blue Whale
#163150
Blue Whale color values
- HEX
- #163150
- RGB
- 22, 49, 80
- HSL
- 212°, 57%, 20%
- CMYK
- 72, 39, 0, 69
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Whale sits at 212° 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, Blue Whale is rendered as rgb(22, 49, 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, Blue Whale translates to a CMYK breakdown of 72C 39M 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 Blue Whale
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #163150;
--brand-primary-rgb: 22, 49, 80;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#163150',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 72%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 69%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(22, 49, 80)
rgba(22, 49, 80, 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 #163150?
#163150 is Blue Whale, a cool dark color with RGB values of 22, 49, 80. It has a hue of 212°, 57%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #163150?
The RGB color code for #163150 is rgb(22, 49, 80). This means it contains 22 red,
49 green, and 80 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Whale a warm or cool color?
Blue Whale (#163150) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #163150 in CSS?
You can use #163150 in CSS with:
background-color: #163150; or color: #163150; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 49, 80). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 39%, 0%, 69%.