Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #1004FB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
16, 4, 251 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 98%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
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Blue
#1004FB
Blue color values
- HEX
- #1004FB
- RGB
- 16, 4, 251
- HSL
- 243°, 97%, 50%
- CMYK
- 94, 98, 0, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue sits at 243° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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, Blue is rendered as rgb(16, 4, 251), where the blue channel is highest at 251, 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, Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 94C 98M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 94% cyan, 98% 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1004FB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 16, 4, 251;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1004FB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 94%
M: 98%
Y: 0%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(16, 4, 251)
rgba(16, 4, 251, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 243° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1004FB?
#1004FB is Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 16, 4, 251. It has a hue of 243°, 97%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1004FB?
The RGB color code for #1004FB is rgb(16, 4, 251). This means it contains 16 red,
4 green, and 251 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue a warm or cool color?
Blue (#1004FB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1004FB in CSS?
You can use #1004FB in CSS with:
background-color: #1004FB; or color: #1004FB; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 4, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 98%, 0%, 2%.