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Dark Blue

#1F14B8

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #1F14B8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 31, 20, 184 in digital design or CMYK 83%, 89%, 0%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX
#1F14B8
RGB
31, 20, 184
HSL
244°, 80%, 40%
CMYK
83, 89, 0, 28

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 244° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 40% 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. 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, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(31, 20, 184), where the blue channel is highest at 184, 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 83C 89M 0Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), 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 Dark Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1F14B8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 31, 20, 184;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1F14B8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 83%
M: 89%
Y: 0%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(31, 20, 184)
rgba(31, 20, 184, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1F14B8?
#1F14B8 is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 31, 20, 184. It has a hue of 244°, 80% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1F14B8?
The RGB color code for #1F14B8 is rgb(31, 20, 184). This means it contains 31 red, 20 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#1F14B8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1F14B8 in CSS?
You can use #1F14B8 in CSS with: background-color: #1F14B8; or color: #1F14B8; or as an RGB value: rgb(31, 20, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 83%, 89%, 0%, 28%.