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Tory Blue

#1D55AF

Tory Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #1D55AF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 29, 85, 175 in digital design or CMYK 83%, 51%, 0%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tory Blue color values

HEX
#1D55AF
RGB
29, 85, 175
HSL
217°, 72%, 40%
CMYK
83, 51, 0, 31

About this color

Tory Blue sits at 217° on the color wheel with 72% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 72% 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, Tory Blue is rendered as rgb(29, 85, 175), where the blue channel is highest at 175, 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, Tory Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 83C 51M 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.

How to use Tory Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1D55AF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 29, 85, 175;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1D55AF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 83%
M: 51%
Y: 0%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(29, 85, 175)
rgba(29, 85, 175, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1D55AF?
#1D55AF is Tory Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 29, 85, 175. It has a hue of 217°, 72% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1D55AF?
The RGB color code for #1D55AF is rgb(29, 85, 175). This means it contains 29 red, 85 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tory Blue a warm or cool color?
Tory Blue (#1D55AF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1D55AF in CSS?
You can use #1D55AF in CSS with: background-color: #1D55AF; or color: #1D55AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(29, 85, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 83%, 51%, 0%, 31%.