Midnight Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #063460.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
6, 52, 96 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 46%, 0%, 62% for print applications.
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Midnight Blue
#063460
Midnight Blue color values
- HEX
- #063460
- RGB
- 6, 52, 96
- HSL
- 209°, 88%, 20%
- CMYK
- 94, 46, 0, 62
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Midnight Blue sits at 209° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, 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, Midnight Blue is rendered as rgb(6, 52, 96), where the blue channel is highest at 96, 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, Midnight Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 94C 46M 0Y 62K. A substantial black component (62%) 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 Midnight Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #063460;
--brand-primary-rgb: 6, 52, 96;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#063460',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 94%
M: 46%
Y: 0%
K: 62%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(6, 52, 96)
rgba(6, 52, 96, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 209° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #063460?
#063460 is Midnight Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 6, 52, 96. It has a hue of 209°, 88%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #063460?
The RGB color code for #063460 is rgb(6, 52, 96). This means it contains 6 red,
52 green, and 96 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Midnight Blue a warm or cool color?
Midnight Blue (#063460) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #063460 in CSS?
You can use #063460 in CSS with:
background-color: #063460; or color: #063460; or as an RGB value: rgb(6, 52, 96). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 46%, 0%, 62%.