Mariner is a
cool medium color with the hex code #1B79E4.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
27, 121, 228 in digital design or CMYK 88%, 47%, 0%, 11% for print applications.
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Mariner
#1B79E4
Mariner color values
- HEX
- #1B79E4
- RGB
- 27, 121, 228
- HSL
- 212°, 79%, 50%
- CMYK
- 88, 47, 0, 11
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Mariner sits at 212° on the color wheel with 79% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 79% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Mariner is rendered as rgb(27, 121, 228), where the blue channel is highest at 228, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Mariner translates to a CMYK breakdown of 88C 47M 0Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (88%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Mariner
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1B79E4;
--brand-primary-rgb: 27, 121, 228;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1B79E4',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 88%
M: 47%
Y: 0%
K: 11%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(27, 121, 228)
rgba(27, 121, 228, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 212° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1B79E4?
#1B79E4 is Mariner, a cool medium color with RGB values of 27, 121, 228. It has a hue of 212°, 79%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1B79E4?
The RGB color code for #1B79E4 is rgb(27, 121, 228). This means it contains 27 red,
121 green, and 228 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mariner a warm or cool color?
Mariner (#1B79E4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1B79E4 in CSS?
You can use #1B79E4 in CSS with:
background-color: #1B79E4; or color: #1B79E4; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 121, 228). For print design, use CMYK: 88%, 47%, 0%, 11%.