Dark Blue

Q: How do I use #131AEC in CSS?

You can use #131AEC in CSS with: background-color: #131AEC; or color: #131AEC; or as an RGB value: rgb(19, 26, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 89%, 0%, 7%.

#131AEC

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #131AEC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 19, 26, 236 in digital design or CMYK 92%, 89%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX: #131AEC
RGB: 19, 26, 236
HSL: 238°, 85%, 50%
CMYK: 92, 89, 0, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 238° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, 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(19, 26, 236), where the blue channel is highest at 236, 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 92C 89M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (92%), 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 Dark Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #131AEC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 19, 26, 236;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#131AEC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 92%
M: 89%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(19, 26, 236)
rgba(19, 26, 236, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 238° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #131AEC?

#131AEC is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 19, 26, 236. It has a hue of 238°, 85% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #131AEC?

The RGB color code for #131AEC is rgb(19, 26, 236). This means it contains 19 red, 26 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?

Dark Blue (#131AEC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #131AEC in CSS?

You can use #131AEC in CSS with: background-color: #131AEC; or color: #131AEC; or as an RGB value: rgb(19, 26, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 89%, 0%, 7%.