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Danube

#53A0DF

Danube is a cool light color with the hex code #53A0DF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 83, 160, 223 in digital design or CMYK 63%, 28%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Danube color values

HEX
#53A0DF
RGB
83, 160, 223
HSL
207°, 69%, 60%
CMYK
63, 28, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Danube sits at 207° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 69% 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, Danube is rendered as rgb(83, 160, 223), where the blue channel is highest at 223, 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, Danube translates to a CMYK breakdown of 63C 28M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Danube

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #53A0DF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 83, 160, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#53A0DF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 63%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(83, 160, 223)
rgba(83, 160, 223, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 207° on the color wheel

Cisco logo
Cisco
Pepsi logo
Pepsi
American Express logo
American Express
Dell logo
Dell

Frequently asked questions

What color is #53A0DF?
#53A0DF is Danube, a cool light color with RGB values of 83, 160, 223. It has a hue of 207°, 69% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #53A0DF?
The RGB color code for #53A0DF is rgb(83, 160, 223). This means it contains 83 red, 160 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Danube a warm or cool color?
Danube (#53A0DF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #53A0DF in CSS?
You can use #53A0DF in CSS with: background-color: #53A0DF; or color: #53A0DF; or as an RGB value: rgb(83, 160, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 63%, 28%, 0%, 13%.

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