Havelock Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #598CD9.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
89, 140, 217 in digital design or CMYK 59%, 35%, 0%, 15% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Havelock Blue
#598CD9
Havelock Blue color values
- HEX
- #598CD9
- RGB
- 89, 140, 217
- HSL
- 216°, 63%, 60%
- CMYK
- 59, 35, 0, 15
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Havelock Blue sits at 216° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 63% 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, Havelock Blue is rendered as rgb(89, 140, 217), where the blue channel is highest at 217, 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 59C 35M 0Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (59%), 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Havelock Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #598CD9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 89, 140, 217;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#598CD9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 59%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 15%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(89, 140, 217)
rgba(89, 140, 217, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #598CD9?
#598CD9 is Havelock Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 89, 140, 217. It has a hue of 216°, 63%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #598CD9?
The RGB color code for #598CD9 is rgb(89, 140, 217). This means it contains 89 red,
140 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Havelock Blue a warm or cool color?
Havelock Blue (#598CD9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #598CD9 in CSS?
You can use #598CD9 in CSS with:
background-color: #598CD9; or color: #598CD9; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 140, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 35%, 0%, 15%.