Science Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #1D72E2.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
29, 114, 226 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 50%, 0%, 11% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Science Blue
#1D72E2
Science Blue color values
- HEX
- #1D72E2
- RGB
- 29, 114, 226
- HSL
- 214°, 77%, 50%
- CMYK
- 87, 50, 0, 11
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Science Blue sits at 214° on the color wheel with 77% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 77% 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, Science Blue is rendered as rgb(29, 114, 226), where the blue channel is highest at 226, 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, Science Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 87C 50M 0Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (87%), 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 Science Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1D72E2;
--brand-primary-rgb: 29, 114, 226;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1D72E2',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 87%
M: 50%
Y: 0%
K: 11%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(29, 114, 226)
rgba(29, 114, 226, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 214° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1D72E2?
#1D72E2 is Science Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 29, 114, 226. It has a hue of 214°, 77%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1D72E2?
The RGB color code for #1D72E2 is rgb(29, 114, 226). This means it contains 29 red,
114 green, and 226 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Science Blue a warm or cool color?
Science Blue (#1D72E2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1D72E2 in CSS?
You can use #1D72E2 in CSS with:
background-color: #1D72E2; or color: #1D72E2; or as an RGB value: rgb(29, 114, 226). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 50%, 0%, 11%.