Danube is a
cool light color with the hex code #75AAF0.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
117, 170, 240 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 29%, 0%, 6% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Danube
#75AAF0
Danube color values
- HEX
- #75AAF0
- RGB
- 117, 170, 240
- HSL
- 214°, 80%, 70%
- CMYK
- 51, 29, 0, 6
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Danube sits at 214° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Danube is rendered as rgb(117, 170, 240), where the blue channel is highest at 240, producing a strongly blue character. 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 51C 29M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) 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: #75AAF0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 117, 170, 240;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#75AAF0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 51%
M: 29%
Y: 0%
K: 6%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(117, 170, 240)
rgba(117, 170, 240, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 214° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #75AAF0?
#75AAF0 is Danube, a cool light color with RGB values of 117, 170, 240. It has a hue of 214°, 80%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #75AAF0?
The RGB color code for #75AAF0 is rgb(117, 170, 240). This means it contains 117 red,
170 green, and 240 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Danube a warm or cool color?
Danube (#75AAF0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #75AAF0 in CSS?
You can use #75AAF0 in CSS with:
background-color: #75AAF0; or color: #75AAF0; or as an RGB value: rgb(117, 170, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 29%, 0%, 6%.