Gulf Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #1A1551.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
26, 21, 81 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 74%, 0%, 68% for print applications.
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Gulf Blue
#1A1551
Gulf Blue color values
- HEX
- #1A1551
- RGB
- 26, 21, 81
- HSL
- 245°, 59%, 20%
- CMYK
- 68, 74, 0, 68
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Gulf Blue sits at 245° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% 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, Gulf Blue is rendered as rgb(26, 21, 81), where the blue channel is highest at 81, 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, Gulf Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 68C 74M 0Y 68K. A substantial black component (68%) 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 Gulf Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1A1551;
--brand-primary-rgb: 26, 21, 81;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1A1551',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 68%
M: 74%
Y: 0%
K: 68%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(26, 21, 81)
rgba(26, 21, 81, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
21 brand s with colors near 245° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1A1551?
#1A1551 is Gulf Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 26, 21, 81. It has a hue of 245°, 59%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1A1551?
The RGB color code for #1A1551 is rgb(26, 21, 81). This means it contains 26 red,
21 green, and 81 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gulf Blue a warm or cool color?
Gulf Blue (#1A1551) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1A1551 in CSS?
You can use #1A1551 in CSS with:
background-color: #1A1551; or color: #1A1551; or as an RGB value: rgb(26, 21, 81). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 74%, 0%, 68%.