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Dark Blue

#141AB8

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #141AB8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 20, 26, 184 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 86%, 0%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX
#141AB8
RGB
20, 26, 184
HSL
238°, 80%, 40%
CMYK
89, 86, 0, 28

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 238° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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(20, 26, 184), where the blue channel is highest at 184, 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 89C 86M 0Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), 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.

How to use Dark Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #141AB8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 20, 26, 184;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#141AB8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 89%
M: 86%
Y: 0%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(20, 26, 184)
rgba(20, 26, 184, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #141AB8?
#141AB8 is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 20, 26, 184. It has a hue of 238°, 80% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #141AB8?
The RGB color code for #141AB8 is rgb(20, 26, 184). This means it contains 20 red, 26 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#141AB8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #141AB8 in CSS?
You can use #141AB8 in CSS with: background-color: #141AB8; or color: #141AB8; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 26, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 86%, 0%, 28%.