Smalt

Q: How do I use #0E2D8B in CSS?

You can use #0E2D8B in CSS with: background-color: #0E2D8B; or color: #0E2D8B; or as an RGB value: rgb(14, 45, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 90%, 68%, 0%, 45%.

#0E2D8B

Smalt is a cool dark color with the hex code #0E2D8B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 14, 45, 139 in digital design or CMYK 90%, 68%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Smalt color values

HEX: #0E2D8B
RGB: 14, 45, 139
HSL: 225°, 82%, 30%
CMYK: 90, 68, 0, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Smalt sits at 225° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, 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, Smalt is rendered as rgb(14, 45, 139), where the blue channel is highest at 139, 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, Smalt translates to a CMYK breakdown of 90C 68M 0Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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 Smalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0E2D8B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 14, 45, 139;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0E2D8B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 90%
M: 68%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(14, 45, 139)
rgba(14, 45, 139, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 225° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #0E2D8B?

#0E2D8B is Smalt, a cool dark color with RGB values of 14, 45, 139. It has a hue of 225°, 82% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #0E2D8B?

The RGB color code for #0E2D8B is rgb(14, 45, 139). This means it contains 14 red, 45 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Smalt a warm or cool color?

Smalt (#0E2D8B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #0E2D8B in CSS?

You can use #0E2D8B in CSS with: background-color: #0E2D8B; or color: #0E2D8B; or as an RGB value: rgb(14, 45, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 90%, 68%, 0%, 45%.