Catalina Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #1B327E.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
27, 50, 126 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 60%, 0%, 51% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Catalina Blue
#1B327E
Catalina Blue color values
- HEX
- #1B327E
- RGB
- 27, 50, 126
- HSL
- 226°, 65%, 30%
- CMYK
- 79, 60, 0, 51
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Catalina Blue sits at 226° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 65% 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, Catalina Blue is rendered as rgb(27, 50, 126), where the blue channel is highest at 126, 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, Catalina Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 79C 60M 0Y 51K. A substantial black component (51%) 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 Catalina Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1B327E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 27, 50, 126;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1B327E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 79%
M: 60%
Y: 0%
K: 51%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(27, 50, 126)
rgba(27, 50, 126, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1B327E?
#1B327E is Catalina Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 27, 50, 126. It has a hue of 226°, 65%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1B327E?
The RGB color code for #1B327E is rgb(27, 50, 126). This means it contains 27 red,
50 green, and 126 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Catalina Blue a warm or cool color?
Catalina Blue (#1B327E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1B327E in CSS?
You can use #1B327E in CSS with:
background-color: #1B327E; or color: #1B327E; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 50, 126). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 60%, 0%, 51%.