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Danube

#668ACC

Danube is a cool light color with the hex code #668ACC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 102, 138, 204 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 32%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Danube color values

HEX
#668ACC
RGB
102, 138, 204
HSL
219°, 50%, 60%
CMYK
50, 32, 0, 20

About this color

Danube sits at 219° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% 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(102, 138, 204), where the blue channel is highest at 204, producing a strongly blue character. 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 50C 32M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (50%), 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.

How to use Danube

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #668ACC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 102, 138, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#668ACC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 50%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(102, 138, 204)
rgba(102, 138, 204, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #668ACC?
#668ACC is Danube, a cool light color with RGB values of 102, 138, 204. It has a hue of 219°, 50% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #668ACC?
The RGB color code for #668ACC is rgb(102, 138, 204). This means it contains 102 red, 138 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Danube a warm or cool color?
Danube (#668ACC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #668ACC in CSS?
You can use #668ACC in CSS with: background-color: #668ACC; or color: #668ACC; or as an RGB value: rgb(102, 138, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 32%, 0%, 20%.