Dark Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #2040F3.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
32, 64, 243 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 74%, 0%, 5% for print applications.
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Dark Blue
#2040F3
Dark Blue color values
- HEX
- #2040F3
- RGB
- 32, 64, 243
- HSL
- 231°, 90%, 54%
- CMYK
- 87, 74, 0, 5
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue sits at 231° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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(32, 64, 243), where the blue channel is highest at 243, 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 74M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 87% cyan, 74% 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: #2040F3;
--brand-primary-rgb: 32, 64, 243;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#2040F3',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 87%
M: 74%
Y: 0%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(32, 64, 243)
rgba(32, 64, 243, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #2040F3?
#2040F3 is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 32, 64, 243. It has a hue of 231°, 90%
saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #2040F3?
The RGB color code for #2040F3 is rgb(32, 64, 243). This means it contains 32 red,
64 green, and 243 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#2040F3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2040F3 in CSS?
You can use #2040F3 in CSS with:
background-color: #2040F3; or color: #2040F3; or as an RGB value: rgb(32, 64, 243). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 74%, 0%, 5%.