Dark Midnight Blue

Q: How do I use #18314E in CSS?

You can use #18314E in CSS with: background-color: #18314E; or color: #18314E; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 49, 78). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 37%, 0%, 69%.

#18314E

Dark Midnight Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #18314E. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 24, 49, 78 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 37%, 0%, 69% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Midnight Blue Color Values

HEX: #18314E
RGB: 24, 49, 78
HSL: 212°, 53%, 20%
CMYK: 69, 37, 0, 69

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Midnight Blue sits at 212° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 53% saturation and 20% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Dark Midnight Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Dark Midnight Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 69%, 37%, 0%, 69% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Dark Midnight Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #18314E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 24, 49, 78;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#18314E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 69%
M: 37%
Y: 0%
K: 69%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(24, 49, 78)
rgba(24, 49, 78, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

17 brand s with colors near 212° on the color wheel

Goldman Sachs

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #18314E?

#18314E is Dark Midnight Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 24, 49, 78. It has a hue of 212°, 53% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #18314E?

The RGB color code for #18314E is rgb(24, 49, 78). This means it contains 24 red, 49 green, and 78 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dark Midnight Blue a warm or cool color?

Dark Midnight Blue (#18314E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #18314E in CSS?

You can use #18314E in CSS with: background-color: #18314E; or color: #18314E; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 49, 78). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 37%, 0%, 69%.