Boston Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #4694BE.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
70, 148, 190 in digital design or CMYK 63%, 22%, 0%, 25% for print applications.
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Boston Blue
#4694BE
Boston Blue color values
- HEX
- #4694BE
- RGB
- 70, 148, 190
- HSL
- 201°, 48%, 51%
- CMYK
- 63, 22, 0, 25
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Boston Blue sits at 201° on the color wheel with 48% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 48% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Boston Blue is rendered as rgb(70, 148, 190), where the blue channel is highest at 190, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Boston Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 63C 22M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (63%), 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 Boston Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #4694BE;
--brand-primary-rgb: 70, 148, 190;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#4694BE',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 63%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 25%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(70, 148, 190)
rgba(70, 148, 190, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #4694BE?
#4694BE is Boston Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 70, 148, 190. It has a hue of 201°, 48%
saturation, and 51% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #4694BE?
The RGB color code for #4694BE is rgb(70, 148, 190). This means it contains 70 red,
148 green, and 190 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Boston Blue a warm or cool color?
Boston Blue (#4694BE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4694BE in CSS?
You can use #4694BE in CSS with:
background-color: #4694BE; or color: #4694BE; or as an RGB value: rgb(70, 148, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 63%, 22%, 0%, 25%.