Blue Whale

Q: How do I use #1C2E4A in CSS?

You can use #1C2E4A in CSS with: background-color: #1C2E4A; or color: #1C2E4A; or as an RGB value: rgb(28, 46, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 38%, 0%, 71%.

#1C2E4A

Blue Whale is a cool dark color with the hex code #1C2E4A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 28, 46, 74 in digital design or CMYK 62%, 38%, 0%, 71% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blue Whale color values

HEX: #1C2E4A
RGB: 28, 46, 74
HSL: 217°, 45%, 20%
CMYK: 62, 38, 0, 71

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blue Whale sits at 217° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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, Blue Whale is rendered as rgb(28, 46, 74), where the blue channel is highest at 74, 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, Blue Whale translates to a CMYK breakdown of 62C 38M 0Y 71K. A substantial black component (71%) 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 Blue Whale

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1C2E4A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 28, 46, 74;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1C2E4A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 62%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 71%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(28, 46, 74)
rgba(28, 46, 74, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 217° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1C2E4A?

#1C2E4A is Blue Whale, a cool dark color with RGB values of 28, 46, 74. It has a hue of 217°, 45% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #1C2E4A?

The RGB color code for #1C2E4A is rgb(28, 46, 74). This means it contains 28 red, 46 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Blue Whale a warm or cool color?

Blue Whale (#1C2E4A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #1C2E4A in CSS?

You can use #1C2E4A in CSS with: background-color: #1C2E4A; or color: #1C2E4A; or as an RGB value: rgb(28, 46, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 38%, 0%, 71%.