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Blue Gem

#1D0F8A

Blue Gem is a cool dark color with the hex code #1D0F8A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 29, 15, 138 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 89%, 0%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blue Gem color values

HEX
#1D0F8A
RGB
29, 15, 138
HSL
247°, 80%, 30%
CMYK
79, 89, 0, 46

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blue Gem sits at 247° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Blue Gem is rendered as rgb(29, 15, 138), where the blue channel is highest at 138, 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, Blue Gem translates to a CMYK breakdown of 79C 89M 0Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Blue Gem

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1D0F8A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 29, 15, 138;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#1D0F8A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 79%
M: 89%
Y: 0%
K: 46%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(29, 15, 138)
rgba(29, 15, 138, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

17 brand s with colors near 247° on the color wheel

Stripe logo
Stripe
Warner Bros. logo
Warner Bros.
GitLab logo
GitLab
Revolut logo
Revolut

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1D0F8A?
#1D0F8A is Blue Gem, a cool dark color with RGB values of 29, 15, 138. It has a hue of 247°, 80% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1D0F8A?
The RGB color code for #1D0F8A is rgb(29, 15, 138). This means it contains 29 red, 15 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Gem a warm or cool color?
Blue Gem (#1D0F8A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1D0F8A in CSS?
You can use #1D0F8A in CSS with: background-color: #1D0F8A; or color: #1D0F8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(29, 15, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 89%, 0%, 46%.

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