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Rock Blue

#97B4CE

Rock Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #97B4CE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 151, 180, 206 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 13%, 0%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rock Blue color values

HEX
#97B4CE
RGB
151, 180, 206
HSL
208°, 36%, 70%
CMYK
27, 13, 0, 19

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rock Blue sits at 208° on the color wheel with 36% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 36% 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, Rock Blue is rendered as rgb(151, 180, 206), where the blue channel is highest at 206, 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, Rock Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 27C 13M 0Y 19K. The low-to-moderate black value (19%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (27%), 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 Rock Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #97B4CE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 151, 180, 206;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#97B4CE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 27%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(151, 180, 206)
rgba(151, 180, 206, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 208° on the color wheel

American Express logo
American Express
Cisco logo
Cisco
Meta logo
Meta
Pepsi logo
Pepsi

Frequently asked questions

What color is #97B4CE?
#97B4CE is Rock Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 151, 180, 206. It has a hue of 208°, 36% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #97B4CE?
The RGB color code for #97B4CE is rgb(151, 180, 206). This means it contains 151 red, 180 green, and 206 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rock Blue a warm or cool color?
Rock Blue (#97B4CE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #97B4CE in CSS?
You can use #97B4CE in CSS with: background-color: #97B4CE; or color: #97B4CE; or as an RGB value: rgb(151, 180, 206). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 13%, 0%, 19%.

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