Danube

Q: How do I use #6494CE in CSS?

You can use #6494CE in CSS with: background-color: #6494CE; or color: #6494CE; or as an RGB value: rgb(100, 148, 206). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 28%, 0%, 19%.

#6494CE

Danube is a cool light color with the hex code #6494CE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 100, 148, 206 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 28%, 0%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Danube color values

HEX: #6494CE
RGB: 100, 148, 206
HSL: 213°, 52%, 60%
CMYK: 51, 28, 0, 19

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Danube sits at 213° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Danube is rendered as rgb(100, 148, 206), where the blue channel is highest at 206, 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, Danube translates to a CMYK breakdown of 51C 28M 0Y 19K. The low-to-moderate black value (19%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (51%), 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: #6494CE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 100, 148, 206;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6494CE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 51%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(100, 148, 206)
rgba(100, 148, 206, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 213° on the color wheel

Goldman Sachs

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6494CE?

#6494CE is Danube, a cool light color with RGB values of 100, 148, 206. It has a hue of 213°, 52% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6494CE?

The RGB color code for #6494CE is rgb(100, 148, 206). This means it contains 100 red, 148 green, and 206 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Danube a warm or cool color?

Danube (#6494CE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #6494CE in CSS?

You can use #6494CE in CSS with: background-color: #6494CE; or color: #6494CE; or as an RGB value: rgb(100, 148, 206). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 28%, 0%, 19%.