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International Klein Blue

#14299F

International Klein Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #14299F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 20, 41, 159 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 74%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

International Klein Blue color values

HEX
#14299F
RGB
20, 41, 159
HSL
231°, 78%, 35%
CMYK
87, 74, 0, 38

About this color

International Klein Blue sits at 231° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 78% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, International Klein Blue is rendered as rgb(20, 41, 159), where the blue channel is highest at 159, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, International Klein Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 87C 74M 0Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), 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 International Klein Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #14299F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 20, 41, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#14299F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 87%
M: 74%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(20, 41, 159)
rgba(20, 41, 159, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #14299F?
#14299F is International Klein Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 20, 41, 159. It has a hue of 231°, 78% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #14299F?
The RGB color code for #14299F is rgb(20, 41, 159). This means it contains 20 red, 41 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is International Klein Blue a warm or cool color?
International Klein Blue (#14299F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #14299F in CSS?
You can use #14299F in CSS with: background-color: #14299F; or color: #14299F; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 41, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 74%, 0%, 38%.