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Dark Blue

#0F33FF

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #0F33FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 15, 51, 255 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 80%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX
#0F33FF
RGB
15, 51, 255
HSL
231°, 100%, 53%
CMYK
94, 80, 0, 0

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 231° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(15, 51, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, 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 94C 80M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 94% cyan, 80% 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: #0F33FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 15, 51, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0F33FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 94%
M: 80%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(15, 51, 255)
rgba(15, 51, 255, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #0F33FF?
#0F33FF is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 15, 51, 255. It has a hue of 231°, 100% saturation, and 53% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0F33FF?
The RGB color code for #0F33FF is rgb(15, 51, 255). This means it contains 15 red, 51 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#0F33FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0F33FF in CSS?
You can use #0F33FF in CSS with: background-color: #0F33FF; or color: #0F33FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(15, 51, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 80%, 0%, 0%.