Pattens Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #D7ECF4.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
215, 236, 244 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 3%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
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Pattens Blue
#D7ECF4
Pattens Blue color values
- HEX
- #D7ECF4
- RGB
- 215, 236, 244
- HSL
- 197°, 57%, 90%
- CMYK
- 12, 3, 0, 4
Shades & tints
About this color
Pattens Blue sits at 197° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Pattens Blue is rendered as rgb(215, 236, 244), where the blue channel is highest at 244, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Pattens Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 12C 3M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 12% cyan. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Pattens Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #D7ECF4;
--brand-primary-rgb: 215, 236, 244;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D7ECF4',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 12%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 4% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(215, 236, 244)
rgba(215, 236, 244, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 197° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D7ECF4?
What is the RGB value of #D7ECF4?
Is Pattens Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #D7ECF4 in CSS?
background-color: #D7ECF4; or color: #D7ECF4; or as an RGB value: rgb(215, 236, 244). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 3%, 0%, 4%.