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Dark Blue

#150FBD

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #150FBD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 21, 15, 189 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 92%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX
#150FBD
RGB
21, 15, 189
HSL
242°, 85%, 40%
CMYK
89, 92, 0, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 242° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 40% 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(21, 15, 189), where the blue channel is highest at 189, 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 92M 0Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Dark Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #150FBD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 21, 15, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#150FBD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 89%
M: 92%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(21, 15, 189)
rgba(21, 15, 189, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 242° on the color wheel

Warner Bros. logo
Warner Bros.
Stripe logo
Stripe
Revolut logo
Revolut
Visa logo
Visa

Frequently asked questions

What color is #150FBD?
#150FBD is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 21, 15, 189. It has a hue of 242°, 85% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #150FBD?
The RGB color code for #150FBD is rgb(21, 15, 189). This means it contains 21 red, 15 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#150FBD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #150FBD in CSS?
You can use #150FBD in CSS with: background-color: #150FBD; or color: #150FBD; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 15, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 92%, 0%, 26%.

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