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Polo Blue

#85B7E0

Polo Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #85B7E0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 133, 183, 224 in digital design or CMYK 41%, 18%, 0%, 12% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Polo Blue color values

HEX
#85B7E0
RGB
133, 183, 224
HSL
207°, 59%, 70%
CMYK
41, 18, 0, 12

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Polo Blue sits at 207° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% 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, Polo Blue is rendered as rgb(133, 183, 224), where the blue channel is highest at 224, 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, Polo Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 41C 18M 0Y 12K. The low-to-moderate black value (12%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (41%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Polo Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #85B7E0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 133, 183, 224;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#85B7E0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 41%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 12%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(133, 183, 224)
rgba(133, 183, 224, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 207° on the color wheel

Cisco logo
Cisco
Pepsi logo
Pepsi
American Express logo
American Express
Dell logo
Dell

Frequently asked questions

What color is #85B7E0?
#85B7E0 is Polo Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 133, 183, 224. It has a hue of 207°, 59% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #85B7E0?
The RGB color code for #85B7E0 is rgb(133, 183, 224). This means it contains 133 red, 183 green, and 224 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Polo Blue a warm or cool color?
Polo Blue (#85B7E0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #85B7E0 in CSS?
You can use #85B7E0 in CSS with: background-color: #85B7E0; or color: #85B7E0; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 183, 224). For print design, use CMYK: 41%, 18%, 0%, 12%.

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