Dark Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #2016E9.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
32, 22, 233 in digital design or CMYK 86%, 91%, 0%, 9% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Dark Blue
#2016E9
Dark Blue color values
- HEX
- #2016E9
- RGB
- 32, 22, 233
- HSL
- 243°, 83%, 50%
- CMYK
- 86, 91, 0, 9
Shades & tints
About this color
Dark Blue sits at 243° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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(32, 22, 233), where the blue channel is highest at 233, 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 86C 91M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (91%), 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 Dark Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #2016E9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 32, 22, 233;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#2016E9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 86%
M: 91%
Y: 0%
K: 9% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(32, 22, 233)
rgba(32, 22, 233, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 243° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #2016E9?
What is the RGB value of #2016E9?
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #2016E9 in CSS?
background-color: #2016E9; or color: #2016E9; or as an RGB value: rgb(32, 22, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 86%, 91%, 0%, 9%.