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Smalt

#032F96

Smalt is a cool dark color with the hex code #032F96. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 3, 47, 150 in digital design or CMYK 98%, 69%, 0%, 41% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Smalt color values

HEX
#032F96
RGB
3, 47, 150
HSL
222°, 96%, 30%
CMYK
98, 69, 0, 41

About this color

Smalt sits at 222° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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, Smalt is rendered as rgb(3, 47, 150), where the blue channel is highest at 150, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Smalt translates to a CMYK breakdown of 98C 69M 0Y 41K. With a moderate key (41%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Smalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #032F96;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 3, 47, 150;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#032F96',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 98%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 41%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(3, 47, 150)
rgba(3, 47, 150, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #032F96?
#032F96 is Smalt, a cool dark color with RGB values of 3, 47, 150. It has a hue of 222°, 96% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #032F96?
The RGB color code for #032F96 is rgb(3, 47, 150). This means it contains 3 red, 47 green, and 150 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Smalt a warm or cool color?
Smalt (#032F96) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #032F96 in CSS?
You can use #032F96 in CSS with: background-color: #032F96; or color: #032F96; or as an RGB value: rgb(3, 47, 150). For print design, use CMYK: 98%, 69%, 0%, 41%.