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Mariner

#4A7CE8

Mariner is a cool light color with the hex code #4A7CE8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 74, 124, 232 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 47%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mariner color values

HEX
#4A7CE8
RGB
74, 124, 232
HSL
221°, 77%, 60%
CMYK
68, 47, 0, 9

About this color

Mariner sits at 221° on the color wheel with 77% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 77% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Mariner is rendered as rgb(74, 124, 232), where the blue channel is highest at 232, 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, Mariner translates to a CMYK breakdown of 68C 47M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (68%), 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 Mariner

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4A7CE8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 74, 124, 232;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4A7CE8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 68%
M: 47%
Y: 0%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(74, 124, 232)
rgba(74, 124, 232, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4A7CE8?
#4A7CE8 is Mariner, a cool light color with RGB values of 74, 124, 232. It has a hue of 221°, 77% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4A7CE8?
The RGB color code for #4A7CE8 is rgb(74, 124, 232). This means it contains 74 red, 124 green, and 232 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mariner a warm or cool color?
Mariner (#4A7CE8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4A7CE8 in CSS?
You can use #4A7CE8 in CSS with: background-color: #4A7CE8; or color: #4A7CE8; or as an RGB value: rgb(74, 124, 232). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 47%, 0%, 9%.