Governor Bay is a
cool medium color with the hex code #1B3BB1.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
27, 59, 177 in digital design or CMYK 85%, 67%, 0%, 31% for print applications.
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Governor Bay
#1B3BB1
Governor Bay color values
- HEX
- #1B3BB1
- RGB
- 27, 59, 177
- HSL
- 227°, 74%, 40%
- CMYK
- 85, 67, 0, 31
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Governor Bay sits at 227° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 74% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Governor Bay is rendered as rgb(27, 59, 177), where the blue channel is highest at 177, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Governor Bay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 85C 67M 0Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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 Governor Bay
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1B3BB1;
--brand-primary-rgb: 27, 59, 177;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1B3BB1',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 85%
M: 67%
Y: 0%
K: 31%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(27, 59, 177)
rgba(27, 59, 177, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1B3BB1?
#1B3BB1 is Governor Bay, a cool medium color with RGB values of 27, 59, 177. It has a hue of 227°, 74%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1B3BB1?
The RGB color code for #1B3BB1 is rgb(27, 59, 177). This means it contains 27 red,
59 green, and 177 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Governor Bay a warm or cool color?
Governor Bay (#1B3BB1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1B3BB1 in CSS?
You can use #1B3BB1 in CSS with:
background-color: #1B3BB1; or color: #1B3BB1; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 59, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 67%, 0%, 31%.