Blue Zodiac

Q: How do I use #212545 in CSS?

You can use #212545 in CSS with: background-color: #212545; or color: #212545; or as an RGB value: rgb(33, 37, 69). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 46%, 0%, 73%.

#212545

Blue Zodiac is a cool dark color with the hex code #212545. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 33, 37, 69 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 46%, 0%, 73% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blue Zodiac color values

HEX: #212545
RGB: 33, 37, 69
HSL: 233°, 35%, 20%
CMYK: 52, 46, 0, 73

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blue Zodiac sits at 233° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Blue Zodiac is rendered as rgb(33, 37, 69), where the blue channel is highest at 69, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Blue Zodiac translates to a CMYK breakdown of 52C 46M 0Y 73K. A substantial black component (73%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. 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 Blue Zodiac

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #212545;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 33, 37, 69;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#212545',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 52%
M: 46%
Y: 0%
K: 73%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(33, 37, 69)
rgba(33, 37, 69, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 233° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #212545?

#212545 is Blue Zodiac, a cool dark color with RGB values of 33, 37, 69. It has a hue of 233°, 35% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #212545?

The RGB color code for #212545 is rgb(33, 37, 69). This means it contains 33 red, 37 green, and 69 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Blue Zodiac a warm or cool color?

Blue Zodiac (#212545) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #212545 in CSS?

You can use #212545 in CSS with: background-color: #212545; or color: #212545; or as an RGB value: rgb(33, 37, 69). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 46%, 0%, 73%.