Nile Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #1B334B.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
27, 51, 75 in digital design or CMYK 64%, 32%, 0%, 71% for print applications.
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Nile Blue
#1B334B
Nile Blue color values
- HEX
- #1B334B
- RGB
- 27, 51, 75
- HSL
- 210°, 47%, 20%
- CMYK
- 64, 32, 0, 71
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Nile Blue sits at 210° on the color wheel with 47% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 47% 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(27, 51, 75), where the blue channel is highest at 75, 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 64C 32M 0Y 71K. A substantial black component (71%) 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 Nile Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1B334B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 27, 51, 75;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1B334B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 64%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 71%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(27, 51, 75)
rgba(27, 51, 75, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1B334B?
#1B334B is Nile Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 27, 51, 75. It has a hue of 210°, 47%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1B334B?
The RGB color code for #1B334B is rgb(27, 51, 75). This means it contains 27 red,
51 green, and 75 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Nile Blue a warm or cool color?
Nile Blue (#1B334B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1B334B in CSS?
You can use #1B334B in CSS with:
background-color: #1B334B; or color: #1B334B; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 51, 75). For print design, use CMYK: 64%, 32%, 0%, 71%.