Cerulean is a
cool medium color with the hex code #16BFE9.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
22, 191, 233 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 18%, 0%, 9% for print applications.
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Cerulean
#16BFE9
Cerulean color values
- HEX
- #16BFE9
- RGB
- 22, 191, 233
- HSL
- 192°, 83%, 50%
- CMYK
- 91, 18, 0, 9
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cerulean sits at 192° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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, Cerulean is rendered as rgb(22, 191, 233), where the blue channel is highest at 233, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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, Cerulean translates to a CMYK breakdown of 91C 18M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) 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 Cerulean
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #16BFE9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 22, 191, 233;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#16BFE9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 91%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(22, 191, 233)
rgba(22, 191, 233, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #16BFE9?
#16BFE9 is Cerulean, a cool medium color with RGB values of 22, 191, 233. It has a hue of 192°, 83%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #16BFE9?
The RGB color code for #16BFE9 is rgb(22, 191, 233). This means it contains 22 red,
191 green, and 233 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cerulean a warm or cool color?
Cerulean (#16BFE9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #16BFE9 in CSS?
You can use #16BFE9 in CSS with:
background-color: #16BFE9; or color: #16BFE9; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 191, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 18%, 0%, 9%.