Gulf Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #0A1D5C.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
10, 29, 92 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 68%, 0%, 64% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Gulf Blue
#0A1D5C
Gulf Blue color values
- HEX
- #0A1D5C
- RGB
- 10, 29, 92
- HSL
- 226°, 80%, 20%
- CMYK
- 89, 68, 0, 64
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Gulf Blue sits at 226° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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, Gulf Blue is rendered as rgb(10, 29, 92), where the blue channel is highest at 92, 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, Gulf Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 89C 68M 0Y 64K. A substantial black component (64%) 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 Gulf Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #0A1D5C;
--brand-primary-rgb: 10, 29, 92;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#0A1D5C',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 89%
M: 68%
Y: 0%
K: 64%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(10, 29, 92)
rgba(10, 29, 92, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #0A1D5C?
#0A1D5C is Gulf Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 10, 29, 92. It has a hue of 226°, 80%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #0A1D5C?
The RGB color code for #0A1D5C is rgb(10, 29, 92). This means it contains 10 red,
29 green, and 92 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gulf Blue a warm or cool color?
Gulf Blue (#0A1D5C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0A1D5C in CSS?
You can use #0A1D5C in CSS with:
background-color: #0A1D5C; or color: #0A1D5C; or as an RGB value: rgb(10, 29, 92). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 68%, 0%, 64%.