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Nile Blue

#18354E

Nile Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #18354E. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 24, 53, 78 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 32%, 0%, 69% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Nile Blue color values

HEX
#18354E
RGB
24, 53, 78
HSL
208°, 53%, 20%
CMYK
69, 32, 0, 69

About this color

Nile Blue sits at 208° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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, Nile Blue is rendered as rgb(24, 53, 78), where the blue channel is highest at 78, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Nile Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 69C 32M 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.

How to use Nile Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #18354E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 24, 53, 78;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#18354E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 69%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 69%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(24, 53, 78)
rgba(24, 53, 78, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #18354E?
#18354E is Nile Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 24, 53, 78. It has a hue of 208°, 53% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #18354E?
The RGB color code for #18354E is rgb(24, 53, 78). This means it contains 24 red, 53 green, and 78 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Nile Blue a warm or cool color?
Nile Blue (#18354E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #18354E in CSS?
You can use #18354E in CSS with: background-color: #18354E; or color: #18354E; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 53, 78). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 32%, 0%, 69%.