Danube is a
cool light color with the hex code #6E8EC9.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
110, 142, 201 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 29%, 0%, 21% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Danube
#6E8EC9
Danube color values
- HEX
- #6E8EC9
- RGB
- 110, 142, 201
- HSL
- 219°, 46%, 61%
- CMYK
- 45, 29, 0, 21
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Danube sits at 219° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% 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, 142, 201), where the blue channel is highest at 201, 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 45C 29M 0Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (45%), 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: #6E8EC9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 110, 142, 201;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6E8EC9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 45%
M: 29%
Y: 0%
K: 21%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(110, 142, 201)
rgba(110, 142, 201, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 219° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6E8EC9?
#6E8EC9 is Danube, a cool light color with RGB values of 110, 142, 201. It has a hue of 219°, 46%
saturation, and 61% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6E8EC9?
The RGB color code for #6E8EC9 is rgb(110, 142, 201). This means it contains 110 red,
142 green, and 201 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Danube a warm or cool color?
Danube (#6E8EC9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6E8EC9 in CSS?
You can use #6E8EC9 in CSS with:
background-color: #6E8EC9; or color: #6E8EC9; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 142, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 29%, 0%, 21%.