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Havelock Blue

#469FEC

Havelock Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #469FEC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 70, 159, 236 in digital design or CMYK 70%, 33%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Havelock Blue color values

HEX
#469FEC
RGB
70, 159, 236
HSL
208°, 81%, 60%
CMYK
70, 33, 0, 7

About this color

Havelock Blue sits at 208° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, 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(70, 159, 236), where the blue channel is highest at 236, 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 70C 33M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (70%), 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.

How to use Havelock Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #469FEC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 70, 159, 236;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#469FEC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 70%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(70, 159, 236)
rgba(70, 159, 236, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #469FEC?
#469FEC is Havelock Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 70, 159, 236. It has a hue of 208°, 81% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #469FEC?
The RGB color code for #469FEC is rgb(70, 159, 236). This means it contains 70 red, 159 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Havelock Blue a warm or cool color?
Havelock Blue (#469FEC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #469FEC in CSS?
You can use #469FEC in CSS with: background-color: #469FEC; or color: #469FEC; or as an RGB value: rgb(70, 159, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 70%, 33%, 0%, 7%.