Catalina Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #212878.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
33, 40, 120 in digital design or CMYK 73%, 67%, 0%, 53% for print applications.
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Catalina Blue
#212878
Catalina Blue color values
- HEX
- #212878
- RGB
- 33, 40, 120
- HSL
- 235°, 57%, 30%
- CMYK
- 73, 67, 0, 53
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Catalina Blue sits at 235° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% 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, Catalina Blue is rendered as rgb(33, 40, 120), where the blue channel is highest at 120, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Catalina Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 73C 67M 0Y 53K. A substantial black component (53%) 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 Catalina Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #212878;
--brand-primary-rgb: 33, 40, 120;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#212878',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 73%
M: 67%
Y: 0%
K: 53%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(33, 40, 120)
rgba(33, 40, 120, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #212878?
#212878 is Catalina Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 33, 40, 120. It has a hue of 235°, 57%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #212878?
The RGB color code for #212878 is rgb(33, 40, 120). This means it contains 33 red,
40 green, and 120 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Catalina Blue a warm or cool color?
Catalina Blue (#212878) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #212878 in CSS?
You can use #212878 in CSS with:
background-color: #212878; or color: #212878; or as an RGB value: rgb(33, 40, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 67%, 0%, 53%.