Resolution Blue

Q: How do I use #162583 in CSS?

You can use #162583 in CSS with: background-color: #162583; or color: #162583; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 37, 131). For print design, use CMYK: 83%, 72%, 0%, 49%.

#162583

Resolution Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #162583. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 22, 37, 131 in digital design or CMYK 83%, 72%, 0%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Resolution Blue color values

HEX: #162583
RGB: 22, 37, 131
HSL: 232°, 71%, 30%
CMYK: 83, 72, 0, 49

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Resolution Blue sits at 232° on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 71% 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, Resolution Blue is rendered as rgb(22, 37, 131), where the blue channel is highest at 131, 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, Resolution Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 83C 72M 0Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), 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 Resolution Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #162583;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 22, 37, 131;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#162583',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 83%
M: 72%
Y: 0%
K: 49%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(22, 37, 131)
rgba(22, 37, 131, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 232° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #162583?

#162583 is Resolution Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 22, 37, 131. It has a hue of 232°, 71% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #162583?

The RGB color code for #162583 is rgb(22, 37, 131). This means it contains 22 red, 37 green, and 131 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Resolution Blue a warm or cool color?

Resolution Blue (#162583) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #162583 in CSS?

You can use #162583 in CSS with: background-color: #162583; or color: #162583; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 37, 131). For print design, use CMYK: 83%, 72%, 0%, 49%.