Danube

Q: How do I use #7BA6EA in CSS?

You can use #7BA6EA in CSS with: background-color: #7BA6EA; or color: #7BA6EA; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 166, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 29%, 0%, 8%.

#7BA6EA

Danube is a cool light color with the hex code #7BA6EA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 123, 166, 234 in digital design or CMYK 47%, 29%, 0%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Danube color values

HEX: #7BA6EA
RGB: 123, 166, 234
HSL: 217°, 73%, 70%
CMYK: 47, 29, 0, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Danube sits at 217° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 73% 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(123, 166, 234), where the blue channel is highest at 234, 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 47C 29M 0Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (47%), 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: #7BA6EA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 123, 166, 234;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7BA6EA',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 47%
M: 29%
Y: 0%
K: 8%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(123, 166, 234)
rgba(123, 166, 234, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 217° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7BA6EA?

#7BA6EA is Danube, a cool light color with RGB values of 123, 166, 234. It has a hue of 217°, 73% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #7BA6EA?

The RGB color code for #7BA6EA is rgb(123, 166, 234). This means it contains 123 red, 166 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Danube a warm or cool color?

Danube (#7BA6EA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #7BA6EA in CSS?

You can use #7BA6EA in CSS with: background-color: #7BA6EA; or color: #7BA6EA; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 166, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 29%, 0%, 8%.