Blue Gem

Q: How do I use #091990 in CSS?

You can use #091990 in CSS with: background-color: #091990; or color: #091990; or as an RGB value: rgb(9, 25, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 83%, 0%, 44%.

#091990

Blue Gem is a cool dark color with the hex code #091990. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 9, 25, 144 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 83%, 0%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blue Gem color values

HEX: #091990
RGB: 9, 25, 144
HSL: 233°, 88%, 30%
CMYK: 94, 83, 0, 44

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blue Gem sits at 233° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 30% 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, Blue Gem is rendered as rgb(9, 25, 144), where the blue channel is highest at 144, 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, Blue Gem translates to a CMYK breakdown of 94C 83M 0Y 44K. With a moderate key (44%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Blue Gem

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #091990;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 9, 25, 144;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#091990',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 94%
M: 83%
Y: 0%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(9, 25, 144)
rgba(9, 25, 144, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 233° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #091990?

#091990 is Blue Gem, a cool dark color with RGB values of 9, 25, 144. It has a hue of 233°, 88% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #091990?

The RGB color code for #091990 is rgb(9, 25, 144). This means it contains 9 red, 25 green, and 144 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Blue Gem a warm or cool color?

Blue Gem (#091990) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #091990 in CSS?

You can use #091990 in CSS with: background-color: #091990; or color: #091990; or as an RGB value: rgb(9, 25, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 83%, 0%, 44%.