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Calypso

#1B697E

Calypso is a cool dark color with the hex code #1B697E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 27, 105, 126 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 17%, 0%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Calypso color values

HEX
#1B697E
RGB
27, 105, 126
HSL
193°, 65%, 30%
CMYK
79, 17, 0, 51

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Calypso sits at 193° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 65% 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(27, 105, 126), where the blue channel is highest at 126, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 79C 17M 0Y 51K. A substantial black component (51%) 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Calypso

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1B697E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 27, 105, 126;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#1B697E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 79%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(27, 105, 126)
rgba(27, 105, 126, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 193° on the color wheel

Cisco logo
Cisco
Slack logo
Slack
Vimeo logo
Vimeo
Intel logo
Intel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1B697E?
#1B697E is Calypso, a cool dark color with RGB values of 27, 105, 126. It has a hue of 193°, 65% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1B697E?
The RGB color code for #1B697E is rgb(27, 105, 126). This means it contains 27 red, 105 green, and 126 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Calypso a warm or cool color?
Calypso (#1B697E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1B697E in CSS?
You can use #1B697E in CSS with: background-color: #1B697E; or color: #1B697E; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 105, 126). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 17%, 0%, 51%.

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