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Resolution Blue

#1C217D

Resolution Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #1C217D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 28, 33, 125 in digital design or CMYK 78%, 74%, 0%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Resolution Blue color values

HEX
#1C217D
RGB
28, 33, 125
HSL
237°, 63%, 30%
CMYK
78, 74, 0, 51

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Resolution Blue sits at 237° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 63% 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, Resolution Blue is rendered as rgb(28, 33, 125), where the blue channel is highest at 125, 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, Resolution Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 78C 74M 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Resolution Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1C217D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 28, 33, 125;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#1C217D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 78%
M: 74%
Y: 0%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(28, 33, 125)
rgba(28, 33, 125, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 237° on the color wheel

Visa logo
Visa
Revolut logo
Revolut
Discord logo
Discord
Warner Bros. logo
Warner Bros.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1C217D?
#1C217D is Resolution Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 28, 33, 125. It has a hue of 237°, 63% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1C217D?
The RGB color code for #1C217D is rgb(28, 33, 125). This means it contains 28 red, 33 green, and 125 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Resolution Blue a warm or cool color?
Resolution Blue (#1C217D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1C217D in CSS?
You can use #1C217D in CSS with: background-color: #1C217D; or color: #1C217D; or as an RGB value: rgb(28, 33, 125). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 74%, 0%, 51%.

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