Danube is a
cool light color with the hex code #6E86C4.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
110, 134, 196 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 32%, 0%, 23% for print applications.
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Danube
#6E86C4
Danube color values
- HEX
- #6E86C4
- RGB
- 110, 134, 196
- HSL
- 223°, 42%, 60%
- CMYK
- 44, 32, 0, 23
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Danube sits at 223° on the color wheel with 42% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 42% 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(110, 134, 196), where the blue channel is highest at 196, 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 44C 32M 0Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (44%), 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: #6E86C4;
--brand-primary-rgb: 110, 134, 196;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6E86C4',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 44%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 23%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(110, 134, 196)
rgba(110, 134, 196, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6E86C4?
#6E86C4 is Danube, a cool light color with RGB values of 110, 134, 196. It has a hue of 223°, 42%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6E86C4?
The RGB color code for #6E86C4 is rgb(110, 134, 196). This means it contains 110 red,
134 green, and 196 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Danube a warm or cool color?
Danube (#6E86C4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6E86C4 in CSS?
You can use #6E86C4 in CSS with:
background-color: #6E86C4; or color: #6E86C4; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 134, 196). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 32%, 0%, 23%.