Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #1212ED.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
18, 18, 237 in digital design or CMYK 92%, 92%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Blue
#1212ED
Blue color values
- HEX
- #1212ED
- RGB
- 18, 18, 237
- HSL
- 240°, 86%, 50%
- CMYK
- 92, 92, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue sits at 240° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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(18, 18, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, 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 92C 92M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (0%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #1212ED;
--brand-primary-rgb: 18, 18, 237;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1212ED',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 92%
M: 92%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(18, 18, 237)
rgba(18, 18, 237, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 240° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1212ED?
#1212ED is Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 18, 18, 237. It has a hue of 240°, 86%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1212ED?
The RGB color code for #1212ED is rgb(18, 18, 237). This means it contains 18 red,
18 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue a warm or cool color?
Blue (#1212ED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1212ED in CSS?
You can use #1212ED in CSS with:
background-color: #1212ED; or color: #1212ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 18, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 92%, 0%, 7%.