Dark Blue

Q: How do I use #1F2AF4 in CSS?

You can use #1F2AF4 in CSS with: background-color: #1F2AF4; or color: #1F2AF4; or as an RGB value: rgb(31, 42, 244). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 83%, 0%, 4%.

#1F2AF4

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #1F2AF4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 31, 42, 244 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 83%, 0%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX: #1F2AF4
RGB: 31, 42, 244
HSL: 237°, 91%, 54%
CMYK: 87, 83, 0, 4

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 237° on the color wheel with 91% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 91%, 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(31, 42, 244), where the blue channel is highest at 244, 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 87C 83M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 87% cyan, 83% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #1F2AF4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 31, 42, 244;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1F2AF4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 87%
M: 83%
Y: 0%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(31, 42, 244)
rgba(31, 42, 244, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 237° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1F2AF4?

#1F2AF4 is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 31, 42, 244. It has a hue of 237°, 91% saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #1F2AF4?

The RGB color code for #1F2AF4 is rgb(31, 42, 244). This means it contains 31 red, 42 green, and 244 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?

Dark Blue (#1F2AF4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #1F2AF4 in CSS?

You can use #1F2AF4 in CSS with: background-color: #1F2AF4; or color: #1F2AF4; or as an RGB value: rgb(31, 42, 244). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 83%, 0%, 4%.