Prussian Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #162F50.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
22, 47, 80 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 41%, 0%, 69% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Prussian Blue
#162F50
Prussian Blue color values
- HEX
- #162F50
- RGB
- 22, 47, 80
- HSL
- 214°, 57%, 20%
- CMYK
- 72, 41, 0, 69
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Prussian Blue sits at 214° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Prussian Blue is rendered as rgb(22, 47, 80), where the blue channel is highest at 80, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Prussian Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 72C 41M 0Y 69K. A substantial black component (69%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. 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 Prussian Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #162F50;
--brand-primary-rgb: 22, 47, 80;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#162F50',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 72%
M: 41%
Y: 0%
K: 69%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(22, 47, 80)
rgba(22, 47, 80, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 214° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #162F50?
#162F50 is Prussian Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 22, 47, 80. It has a hue of 214°, 57%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #162F50?
The RGB color code for #162F50 is rgb(22, 47, 80). This means it contains 22 red,
47 green, and 80 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Prussian Blue a warm or cool color?
Prussian Blue (#162F50) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #162F50 in CSS?
You can use #162F50 in CSS with:
background-color: #162F50; or color: #162F50; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 47, 80). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 41%, 0%, 69%.