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Havelock Blue

#38A9FA

Havelock Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #38A9FA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 56, 169, 250 in digital design or CMYK 78%, 32%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Havelock Blue color values

HEX
#38A9FA
RGB
56, 169, 250
HSL
205°, 95%, 60%
CMYK
78, 32, 0, 2

About this color

Havelock Blue sits at 205° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Havelock Blue is rendered as rgb(56, 169, 250), where the blue channel is highest at 250, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Havelock Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 78C 32M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 78% cyan, 32% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Havelock Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #38A9FA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 56, 169, 250;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#38A9FA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 78%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(56, 169, 250)
rgba(56, 169, 250, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #38A9FA?
#38A9FA is Havelock Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 56, 169, 250. It has a hue of 205°, 95% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #38A9FA?
The RGB color code for #38A9FA is rgb(56, 169, 250). This means it contains 56 red, 169 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Havelock Blue a warm or cool color?
Havelock Blue (#38A9FA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #38A9FA in CSS?
You can use #38A9FA in CSS with: background-color: #38A9FA; or color: #38A9FA; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 169, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 32%, 0%, 2%.