Danube is a
cool light color with the hex code #78A9ED.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
120, 169, 237 in digital design or CMYK 49%, 29%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Danube
#78A9ED
Danube color values
- HEX
- #78A9ED
- RGB
- 120, 169, 237
- HSL
- 215°, 76%, 70%
- CMYK
- 49, 29, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Danube sits at 215° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Danube is rendered as rgb(120, 169, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, 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 49C 29M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (49%), 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: #78A9ED;
--brand-primary-rgb: 120, 169, 237;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#78A9ED',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 49%
M: 29%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(120, 169, 237)
rgba(120, 169, 237, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #78A9ED?
#78A9ED is Danube, a cool light color with RGB values of 120, 169, 237. It has a hue of 215°, 76%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #78A9ED?
The RGB color code for #78A9ED is rgb(120, 169, 237). This means it contains 120 red,
169 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Danube a warm or cool color?
Danube (#78A9ED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #78A9ED in CSS?
You can use #78A9ED in CSS with:
background-color: #78A9ED; or color: #78A9ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(120, 169, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 49%, 29%, 0%, 7%.