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Polo Blue

#99A8CC

Polo Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #99A8CC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 153, 168, 204 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 18%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Polo Blue color values

HEX
#99A8CC
RGB
153, 168, 204
HSL
222°, 33%, 70%
CMYK
25, 18, 0, 20

About this color

Polo Blue sits at 222° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 70% 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, Polo Blue is rendered as rgb(153, 168, 204), where the blue channel is highest at 204, 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 25C 18M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (25%), 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.

How to use Polo Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #99A8CC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 153, 168, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#99A8CC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 25%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(153, 168, 204)
rgba(153, 168, 204, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #99A8CC?
#99A8CC is Polo Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 153, 168, 204. It has a hue of 222°, 33% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #99A8CC?
The RGB color code for #99A8CC is rgb(153, 168, 204). This means it contains 153 red, 168 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Polo Blue a warm or cool color?
Polo Blue (#99A8CC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #99A8CC in CSS?
You can use #99A8CC in CSS with: background-color: #99A8CC; or color: #99A8CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 168, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 18%, 0%, 20%.