Horizon

Q: How do I use #5988A6 in CSS?

You can use #5988A6 in CSS with: background-color: #5988A6; or color: #5988A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 136, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 18%, 0%, 35%.

#5988A6

Horizon is a cool medium color with the hex code #5988A6. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 89, 136, 166 in digital design or CMYK 46%, 18%, 0%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Horizon color values

HEX: #5988A6
RGB: 89, 136, 166
HSL: 203°, 30%, 50%
CMYK: 46, 18, 0, 35

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Horizon sits at 203° on the color wheel with 30% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 30% 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, Horizon is rendered as rgb(89, 136, 166), where the blue channel is highest at 166, 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, Horizon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 46C 18M 0Y 35K. With a moderate key (35%), 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 Horizon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5988A6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 89, 136, 166;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5988A6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 46%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(89, 136, 166)
rgba(89, 136, 166, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 203° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5988A6?

#5988A6 is Horizon, a cool medium color with RGB values of 89, 136, 166. It has a hue of 203°, 30% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #5988A6?

The RGB color code for #5988A6 is rgb(89, 136, 166). This means it contains 89 red, 136 green, and 166 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Horizon a warm or cool color?

Horizon (#5988A6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #5988A6 in CSS?

You can use #5988A6 in CSS with: background-color: #5988A6; or color: #5988A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 136, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 18%, 0%, 35%.