Chathams Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #185981.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
24, 89, 129 in digital design or CMYK 81%, 31%, 0%, 49% for print applications.
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Chathams Blue
#185981
Chathams Blue color values
- HEX
- #185981
- RGB
- 24, 89, 129
- HSL
- 203°, 69%, 30%
- CMYK
- 81, 31, 0, 49
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Chathams Blue sits at 203° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 69% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Chathams Blue is rendered as rgb(24, 89, 129), where the blue channel is highest at 129, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Chathams Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 81C 31M 0Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), 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 Chathams Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #185981;
--brand-primary-rgb: 24, 89, 129;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#185981',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 81%
M: 31%
Y: 0%
K: 49%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(24, 89, 129)
rgba(24, 89, 129, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #185981?
#185981 is Chathams Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 24, 89, 129. It has a hue of 203°, 69%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #185981?
The RGB color code for #185981 is rgb(24, 89, 129). This means it contains 24 red,
89 green, and 129 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chathams Blue a warm or cool color?
Chathams Blue (#185981) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #185981 in CSS?
You can use #185981 in CSS with:
background-color: #185981; or color: #185981; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 89, 129). For print design, use CMYK: 81%, 31%, 0%, 49%.