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Deep Cerulean

#0583AD

Deep Cerulean is a cool dark color with the hex code #0583AD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 5, 131, 173 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 24%, 0%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Deep Cerulean color values

HEX
#0583AD
RGB
5, 131, 173
HSL
195°, 94%, 35%
CMYK
97, 24, 0, 32

About this color

Deep Cerulean sits at 195° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, 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, Deep Cerulean is rendered as rgb(5, 131, 173), where the blue channel is highest at 173, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Deep Cerulean translates to a CMYK breakdown of 97C 24M 0Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), 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 Deep Cerulean

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0583AD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 5, 131, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0583AD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 97%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(5, 131, 173)
rgba(5, 131, 173, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #0583AD?
#0583AD is Deep Cerulean, a cool dark color with RGB values of 5, 131, 173. It has a hue of 195°, 94% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0583AD?
The RGB color code for #0583AD is rgb(5, 131, 173). This means it contains 5 red, 131 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Deep Cerulean a warm or cool color?
Deep Cerulean (#0583AD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0583AD in CSS?
You can use #0583AD in CSS with: background-color: #0583AD; or color: #0583AD; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 131, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 24%, 0%, 32%.