Blue Chill is a
cool medium color with the hex code #318D9B.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
49, 141, 155 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 9%, 0%, 39% for print applications.
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Blue Chill
#318D9B
Blue Chill color values
- HEX
- #318D9B
- RGB
- 49, 141, 155
- HSL
- 188°, 52%, 40%
- CMYK
- 68, 9, 0, 39
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Chill sits at 188° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Blue Chill is rendered as rgb(49, 141, 155), where the blue channel is highest at 155, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Blue Chill translates to a CMYK breakdown of 68C 9M 0Y 39K. With a moderate key (39%), 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Blue Chill
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #318D9B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 49, 141, 155;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#318D9B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 68%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 39%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(49, 141, 155)
rgba(49, 141, 155, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #318D9B?
#318D9B is Blue Chill, a cool medium color with RGB values of 49, 141, 155. It has a hue of 188°, 52%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #318D9B?
The RGB color code for #318D9B is rgb(49, 141, 155). This means it contains 49 red,
141 green, and 155 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Chill a warm or cool color?
Blue Chill (#318D9B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #318D9B in CSS?
You can use #318D9B in CSS with:
background-color: #318D9B; or color: #318D9B; or as an RGB value: rgb(49, 141, 155). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 9%, 0%, 39%.