Curious Blue

Q: How do I use #0291CA in CSS?

You can use #0291CA in CSS with: background-color: #0291CA; or color: #0291CA; or as an RGB value: rgb(2, 145, 202). For print design, use CMYK: 99%, 28%, 0%, 21%.

#0291CA

Curious Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #0291CA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 2, 145, 202 in digital design or CMYK 99%, 28%, 0%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Curious Blue color values

HEX: #0291CA
RGB: 2, 145, 202
HSL: 197°, 98%, 40%
CMYK: 99, 28, 0, 21

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Curious Blue sits at 197° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Curious Blue is rendered as rgb(2, 145, 202), where the blue channel is highest at 202, anchoring the color in the cool register. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Curious Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 99C 28M 0Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (99%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Curious Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0291CA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 2, 145, 202;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0291CA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 99%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(2, 145, 202)
rgba(2, 145, 202, 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 #0291CA?

#0291CA is Curious Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 2, 145, 202. It has a hue of 197°, 98% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #0291CA?

The RGB color code for #0291CA is rgb(2, 145, 202). This means it contains 2 red, 145 green, and 202 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Curious Blue a warm or cool color?

Curious Blue (#0291CA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #0291CA in CSS?

You can use #0291CA in CSS with: background-color: #0291CA; or color: #0291CA; or as an RGB value: rgb(2, 145, 202). For print design, use CMYK: 99%, 28%, 0%, 21%.