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Governor Bay

#1E36AE

Governor Bay is a cool medium color with the hex code #1E36AE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 30, 54, 174 in digital design or CMYK 83%, 69%, 0%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Governor Bay color values

HEX
#1E36AE
RGB
30, 54, 174
HSL
230°, 71%, 40%
CMYK
83, 69, 0, 32

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Governor Bay sits at 230° on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 71% 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, Governor Bay is rendered as rgb(30, 54, 174), where the blue channel is highest at 174, 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, Governor Bay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 83C 69M 0Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), 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 Governor Bay

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1E36AE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 30, 54, 174;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#1E36AE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 83%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(30, 54, 174)
rgba(30, 54, 174, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 230° on the color wheel

Instagram logo
Instagram
Okta logo
Okta
Samsung logo
Samsung
Patagonia logo
Patagonia

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1E36AE?
#1E36AE is Governor Bay, a cool medium color with RGB values of 30, 54, 174. It has a hue of 230°, 71% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1E36AE?
The RGB color code for #1E36AE is rgb(30, 54, 174). This means it contains 30 red, 54 green, and 174 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Governor Bay a warm or cool color?
Governor Bay (#1E36AE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1E36AE in CSS?
You can use #1E36AE in CSS with: background-color: #1E36AE; or color: #1E36AE; or as an RGB value: rgb(30, 54, 174). For print design, use CMYK: 83%, 69%, 0%, 32%.

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