Mariner

Q: How do I use #396AC6 in CSS?

You can use #396AC6 in CSS with: background-color: #396AC6; or color: #396AC6; or as an RGB value: rgb(57, 106, 198). For print design, use CMYK: 71%, 46%, 0%, 22%.

#396AC6

Mariner is a cool medium color with the hex code #396AC6. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 57, 106, 198 in digital design or CMYK 71%, 46%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mariner color values

HEX: #396AC6
RGB: 57, 106, 198
HSL: 219°, 55%, 50%
CMYK: 71, 46, 0, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mariner sits at 219° on the color wheel with 55% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 55% 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, Mariner is rendered as rgb(57, 106, 198), where the blue channel is highest at 198, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Mariner translates to a CMYK breakdown of 71C 46M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (71%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Mariner

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #396AC6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 57, 106, 198;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#396AC6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 71%
M: 46%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(57, 106, 198)
rgba(57, 106, 198, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 219° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #396AC6?

#396AC6 is Mariner, a cool medium color with RGB values of 57, 106, 198. It has a hue of 219°, 55% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #396AC6?

The RGB color code for #396AC6 is rgb(57, 106, 198). This means it contains 57 red, 106 green, and 198 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Mariner a warm or cool color?

Mariner (#396AC6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #396AC6 in CSS?

You can use #396AC6 in CSS with: background-color: #396AC6; or color: #396AC6; or as an RGB value: rgb(57, 106, 198). For print design, use CMYK: 71%, 46%, 0%, 22%.