Calypso is a
cool dark color with the hex code #186781.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
24, 103, 129 in digital design or CMYK 81%, 20%, 0%, 49% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Calypso
#186781
Calypso color values
- HEX
- #186781
- RGB
- 24, 103, 129
- HSL
- 195°, 69%, 30%
- CMYK
- 81, 20, 0, 49
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Calypso sits at 195° 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, Calypso is rendered as rgb(24, 103, 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, Calypso translates to a CMYK breakdown of 81C 20M 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 Calypso
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #186781;
--brand-primary-rgb: 24, 103, 129;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#186781',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 81%
M: 20%
Y: 0%
K: 49%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(24, 103, 129)
rgba(24, 103, 129, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #186781?
#186781 is Calypso, a cool dark color with RGB values of 24, 103, 129. It has a hue of 195°, 69%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #186781?
The RGB color code for #186781 is rgb(24, 103, 129). This means it contains 24 red,
103 green, and 129 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Calypso a warm or cool color?
Calypso (#186781) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #186781 in CSS?
You can use #186781 in CSS with:
background-color: #186781; or color: #186781; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 103, 129). For print design, use CMYK: 81%, 20%, 0%, 49%.