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Dark Blue

#0A26F5

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #0A26F5. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 10, 38, 245 in digital design or CMYK 96%, 84%, 0%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX
#0A26F5
RGB
10, 38, 245
HSL
233°, 92%, 50%
CMYK
96, 84, 0, 4

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 233° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(10, 38, 245), where the blue channel is highest at 245, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Dark Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 96C 84M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 96% cyan, 84% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Dark Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0A26F5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 10, 38, 245;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0A26F5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 96%
M: 84%
Y: 0%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(10, 38, 245)
rgba(10, 38, 245, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #0A26F5?
#0A26F5 is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 10, 38, 245. It has a hue of 233°, 92% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0A26F5?
The RGB color code for #0A26F5 is rgb(10, 38, 245). This means it contains 10 red, 38 green, and 245 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#0A26F5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0A26F5 in CSS?
You can use #0A26F5 in CSS with: background-color: #0A26F5; or color: #0A26F5; or as an RGB value: rgb(10, 38, 245). For print design, use CMYK: 96%, 84%, 0%, 4%.