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Honolulu Blue

#1C77B0

Honolulu Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #1C77B0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 28, 119, 176 in digital design or CMYK 84%, 32%, 0%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Honolulu Blue Color Values

HEX
#1C77B0
RGB
28, 119, 176
HSL
203°, 73%, 40%
CMYK
84, 32, 0, 31

About this color

Honolulu Blue sits at 203° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 73% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Honolulu Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Honolulu Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 84%, 32%, 0%, 31% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Honolulu Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1C77B0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 28, 119, 176;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1C77B0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 84%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(28, 119, 176)
rgba(28, 119, 176, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1C77B0?
#1C77B0 is Honolulu Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 28, 119, 176. It has a hue of 203°, 73% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1C77B0?
The RGB color code for #1C77B0 is rgb(28, 119, 176). This means it contains 28 red, 119 green, and 176 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Honolulu Blue a warm or cool color?
Honolulu Blue (#1C77B0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1C77B0 in CSS?
You can use #1C77B0 in CSS with: background-color: #1C77B0; or color: #1C77B0; or as an RGB value: rgb(28, 119, 176). For print design, use CMYK: 84%, 32%, 0%, 31%.