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Chathams Blue

#205179

Chathams Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #205179. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 32, 81, 121 in digital design or CMYK 74%, 33%, 0%, 53% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chathams Blue color values

HEX
#205179
RGB
32, 81, 121
HSL
207°, 58%, 30%
CMYK
74, 33, 0, 53

About this color

Chathams Blue sits at 207° on the color wheel with 58% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 58% 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, Chathams Blue is rendered as rgb(32, 81, 121), where the blue channel is highest at 121, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Chathams Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 74C 33M 0Y 53K. A substantial black component (53%) 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.

How to use Chathams Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #205179;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 32, 81, 121;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#205179',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 74%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 53%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(32, 81, 121)
rgba(32, 81, 121, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #205179?
#205179 is Chathams Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 32, 81, 121. It has a hue of 207°, 58% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #205179?
The RGB color code for #205179 is rgb(32, 81, 121). This means it contains 32 red, 81 green, and 121 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chathams Blue a warm or cool color?
Chathams Blue (#205179) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #205179 in CSS?
You can use #205179 in CSS with: background-color: #205179; or color: #205179; or as an RGB value: rgb(32, 81, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 74%, 33%, 0%, 53%.