Dark Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #1D23ED.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
29, 35, 237 in digital design or CMYK 88%, 85%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Dark Blue
#1D23ED
Dark Blue color values
- HEX
- #1D23ED
- RGB
- 29, 35, 237
- HSL
- 238°, 85%, 52%
- CMYK
- 88, 85, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue sits at 238° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(29, 35, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, 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, Dark Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 88C 85M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (88%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Dark Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1D23ED;
--brand-primary-rgb: 29, 35, 237;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1D23ED',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 88%
M: 85%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(29, 35, 237)
rgba(29, 35, 237, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 238° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1D23ED?
#1D23ED is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 29, 35, 237. It has a hue of 238°, 85%
saturation, and 52% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1D23ED?
The RGB color code for #1D23ED is rgb(29, 35, 237). This means it contains 29 red,
35 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#1D23ED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1D23ED in CSS?
You can use #1D23ED in CSS with:
background-color: #1D23ED; or color: #1D23ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(29, 35, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 88%, 85%, 0%, 7%.