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Honolulu Blue

#2D689F

Honolulu Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2D689F. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 45, 104, 159 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 35%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Honolulu Blue Color Values

HEX
#2D689F
RGB
45, 104, 159
HSL
209°, 56%, 40%
CMYK
72, 35, 0, 38

About this color

Honolulu Blue sits at 209° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 56% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated 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 72%, 35%, 0%, 38% 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: #2D689F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 45, 104, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2D689F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(45, 104, 159)
rgba(45, 104, 159, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D689F?
#2D689F is Honolulu Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 45, 104, 159. It has a hue of 209°, 56% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2D689F?
The RGB color code for #2D689F is rgb(45, 104, 159). This means it contains 45 red, 104 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Honolulu Blue a warm or cool color?
Honolulu Blue (#2D689F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2D689F in CSS?
You can use #2D689F in CSS with: background-color: #2D689F; or color: #2D689F; or as an RGB value: rgb(45, 104, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 35%, 0%, 38%.