Honolulu Blue

Q: How do I use #4A78B5 in CSS?

You can use #4A78B5 in CSS with: background-color: #4A78B5; or color: #4A78B5; or as an RGB value: rgb(74, 120, 181). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 34%, 0%, 29%.

#4A78B5

Honolulu Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #4A78B5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 74, 120, 181 in digital design or CMYK 59%, 34%, 0%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Honolulu Blue Color Values

HEX: #4A78B5
RGB: 74, 120, 181
HSL: 214°, 42%, 50%
CMYK: 59, 34, 0, 29

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Honolulu Blue sits at 214° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 42% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Honolulu Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Honolulu Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 59%, 34%, 0%, 29% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Honolulu Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4A78B5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 74, 120, 181;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4A78B5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 59%
M: 34%
Y: 0%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(74, 120, 181)
rgba(74, 120, 181, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

18 brand s with colors near 214° on the color wheel

Goldman Sachs

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A78B5?

#4A78B5 is Honolulu Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 74, 120, 181. It has a hue of 214°, 42% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4A78B5?

The RGB color code for #4A78B5 is rgb(74, 120, 181). This means it contains 74 red, 120 green, and 181 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Honolulu Blue a warm or cool color?

Honolulu Blue (#4A78B5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4A78B5 in CSS?

You can use #4A78B5 in CSS with: background-color: #4A78B5; or color: #4A78B5; or as an RGB value: rgb(74, 120, 181). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 34%, 0%, 29%.