Catalina Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #152D84.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
21, 45, 132 in digital design or CMYK 84%, 66%, 0%, 48% for print applications.
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Catalina Blue
#152D84
Catalina Blue color values
- HEX
- #152D84
- RGB
- 21, 45, 132
- HSL
- 227°, 73%, 30%
- CMYK
- 84, 66, 0, 48
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Catalina Blue sits at 227° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 73% 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, Catalina Blue is rendered as rgb(21, 45, 132), where the blue channel is highest at 132, 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, Catalina Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 84C 66M 0Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Catalina Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #152D84;
--brand-primary-rgb: 21, 45, 132;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#152D84',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 84%
M: 66%
Y: 0%
K: 48%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(21, 45, 132)
rgba(21, 45, 132, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #152D84?
#152D84 is Catalina Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 21, 45, 132. It has a hue of 227°, 73%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #152D84?
The RGB color code for #152D84 is rgb(21, 45, 132). This means it contains 21 red,
45 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Catalina Blue a warm or cool color?
Catalina Blue (#152D84) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #152D84 in CSS?
You can use #152D84 in CSS with:
background-color: #152D84; or color: #152D84; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 45, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 84%, 66%, 0%, 48%.