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Dark Blue

#1610BC

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #1610BC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 22, 16, 188 in digital design or CMYK 88%, 91%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX
#1610BC
RGB
22, 16, 188
HSL
242°, 84%, 40%
CMYK
88, 91, 0, 26

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 242° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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(22, 16, 188), where the blue channel is highest at 188, 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 88C 91M 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.

How to use Dark Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1610BC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 22, 16, 188;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1610BC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 88%
M: 91%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(22, 16, 188)
rgba(22, 16, 188, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1610BC?
#1610BC is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 22, 16, 188. It has a hue of 242°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1610BC?
The RGB color code for #1610BC is rgb(22, 16, 188). This means it contains 22 red, 16 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#1610BC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1610BC in CSS?
You can use #1610BC in CSS with: background-color: #1610BC; or color: #1610BC; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 16, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 88%, 91%, 0%, 26%.