International Klein Blue

Q: How do I use #2234AA in CSS?

You can use #2234AA in CSS with: background-color: #2234AA; or color: #2234AA; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 52, 170). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 69%, 0%, 33%.

#2234AA

International Klein Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2234AA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 34, 52, 170 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 69%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

International Klein Blue color values

HEX: #2234AA
RGB: 34, 52, 170
HSL: 232°, 67%, 40%
CMYK: 80, 69, 0, 33

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

International Klein Blue sits at 232° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 67% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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, International Klein Blue is rendered as rgb(34, 52, 170), where the blue channel is highest at 170, 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, International Klein Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 80C 69M 0Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 International Klein Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2234AA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 34, 52, 170;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2234AA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(34, 52, 170)
rgba(34, 52, 170, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 232° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2234AA?

#2234AA is International Klein Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 34, 52, 170. It has a hue of 232°, 67% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2234AA?

The RGB color code for #2234AA is rgb(34, 52, 170). This means it contains 34 red, 52 green, and 170 blue in the RGB color model.

Is International Klein Blue a warm or cool color?

International Klein Blue (#2234AA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2234AA in CSS?

You can use #2234AA in CSS with: background-color: #2234AA; or color: #2234AA; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 52, 170). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 69%, 0%, 33%.