Danube

Q: How do I use #599DD9 in CSS?

You can use #599DD9 in CSS with: background-color: #599DD9; or color: #599DD9; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 157, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 28%, 0%, 15%.

#599DD9

Danube is a cool light color with the hex code #599DD9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 89, 157, 217 in digital design or CMYK 59%, 28%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Danube color values

HEX: #599DD9
RGB: 89, 157, 217
HSL: 208°, 63%, 60%
CMYK: 59, 28, 0, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Danube sits at 208° 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, Danube is rendered as rgb(89, 157, 217), where the blue channel is highest at 217, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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 59C 28M 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 Danube

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #599DD9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 89, 157, 217;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#599DD9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 59%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(89, 157, 217)
rgba(89, 157, 217, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 208° on the color wheel

American Express

Cisco

Frequently asked questions

What color is #599DD9?

#599DD9 is Danube, a cool light color with RGB values of 89, 157, 217. It has a hue of 208°, 63% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #599DD9?

The RGB color code for #599DD9 is rgb(89, 157, 217). This means it contains 89 red, 157 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Danube a warm or cool color?

Danube (#599DD9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #599DD9 in CSS?

You can use #599DD9 in CSS with: background-color: #599DD9; or color: #599DD9; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 157, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 28%, 0%, 15%.