Tarawera

Q: How do I use #023C50 in CSS?

You can use #023C50 in CSS with: background-color: #023C50; or color: #023C50; or as an RGB value: rgb(2, 60, 80). For print design, use CMYK: 98%, 25%, 0%, 69%.

#023C50

Tarawera is a cool dark color with the hex code #023C50. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 2, 60, 80 in digital design or CMYK 98%, 25%, 0%, 69% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tarawera color values

HEX: #023C50
RGB: 2, 60, 80
HSL: 195°, 95%, 16%
CMYK: 98, 25, 0, 69

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Tarawera sits at 195° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Tarawera is rendered as rgb(2, 60, 80), where the blue channel is highest at 80, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Tarawera translates to a CMYK breakdown of 98C 25M 0Y 69K. A substantial black component (69%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. 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 Tarawera

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #023C50;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 2, 60, 80;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#023C50',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 98%
M: 25%
Y: 0%
K: 69%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(2, 60, 80)
rgba(2, 60, 80, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 195° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #023C50?

#023C50 is Tarawera, a cool dark color with RGB values of 2, 60, 80. It has a hue of 195°, 95% saturation, and 16% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #023C50?

The RGB color code for #023C50 is rgb(2, 60, 80). This means it contains 2 red, 60 green, and 80 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Tarawera a warm or cool color?

Tarawera (#023C50) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #023C50 in CSS?

You can use #023C50 in CSS with: background-color: #023C50; or color: #023C50; or as an RGB value: rgb(2, 60, 80). For print design, use CMYK: 98%, 25%, 0%, 69%.