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Bondi Blue

#248EA8

Bondi Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #248EA8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 36, 142, 168 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 15%, 0%, 34% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bondi Blue color values

HEX
#248EA8
RGB
36, 142, 168
HSL
192°, 65%, 40%
CMYK
79, 15, 0, 34

About this color

Bondi Blue sits at 192° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 40% 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. 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, Bondi Blue is rendered as rgb(36, 142, 168), where the blue channel is highest at 168, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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, Bondi Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 79C 15M 0Y 34K. With a moderate key (34%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Bondi Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #248EA8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 36, 142, 168;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#248EA8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 79%
M: 15%
Y: 0%
K: 34%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(36, 142, 168)
rgba(36, 142, 168, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #248EA8?
#248EA8 is Bondi Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 36, 142, 168. It has a hue of 192°, 65% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #248EA8?
The RGB color code for #248EA8 is rgb(36, 142, 168). This means it contains 36 red, 142 green, and 168 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Bondi Blue a warm or cool color?
Bondi Blue (#248EA8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #248EA8 in CSS?
You can use #248EA8 in CSS with: background-color: #248EA8; or color: #248EA8; or as an RGB value: rgb(36, 142, 168). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 15%, 0%, 34%.