Wild Blue Yonder is a
cool light color with the hex code #7787BB.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
119, 135, 187 in digital design or CMYK 36%, 28%, 0%, 27% for print applications.
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Wild Blue Yonder
#7787BB
Wild Blue Yonder color values
- HEX
- #7787BB
- RGB
- 119, 135, 187
- HSL
- 226°, 33%, 60%
- CMYK
- 36, 28, 0, 27
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Wild Blue Yonder sits at 226° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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, Wild Blue Yonder is rendered as rgb(119, 135, 187), where the blue channel is highest at 187, 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, Wild Blue Yonder translates to a CMYK breakdown of 36C 28M 0Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Wild Blue Yonder
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #7787BB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 119, 135, 187;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#7787BB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 36%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 27%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(119, 135, 187)
rgba(119, 135, 187, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #7787BB?
#7787BB is Wild Blue Yonder, a cool light color with RGB values of 119, 135, 187. It has a hue of 226°, 33%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #7787BB?
The RGB color code for #7787BB is rgb(119, 135, 187). This means it contains 119 red,
135 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Wild Blue Yonder a warm or cool color?
Wild Blue Yonder (#7787BB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7787BB in CSS?
You can use #7787BB in CSS with:
background-color: #7787BB; or color: #7787BB; or as an RGB value: rgb(119, 135, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 36%, 28%, 0%, 27%.