Boston Blue

Q: How do I use #4696B9 in CSS?

You can use #4696B9 in CSS with: background-color: #4696B9; or color: #4696B9; or as an RGB value: rgb(70, 150, 185). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 19%, 0%, 27%.

#4696B9

Boston Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #4696B9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 70, 150, 185 in digital design or CMYK 62%, 19%, 0%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Boston Blue color values

HEX: #4696B9
RGB: 70, 150, 185
HSL: 198°, 45%, 50%
CMYK: 62, 19, 0, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Boston Blue sits at 198° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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, Boston Blue is rendered as rgb(70, 150, 185), where the blue channel is highest at 185, 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 62C 19M 0Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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 Boston Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4696B9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 70, 150, 185;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4696B9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 62%
M: 19%
Y: 0%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(70, 150, 185)
rgba(70, 150, 185, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 198° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4696B9?

#4696B9 is Boston Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 70, 150, 185. It has a hue of 198°, 45% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4696B9?

The RGB color code for #4696B9 is rgb(70, 150, 185). This means it contains 70 red, 150 green, and 185 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Boston Blue a warm or cool color?

Boston Blue (#4696B9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4696B9 in CSS?

You can use #4696B9 in CSS with: background-color: #4696B9; or color: #4696B9; or as an RGB value: rgb(70, 150, 185). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 19%, 0%, 27%.