Blue Dianne is a
cool dark color with the hex code #224244.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
34, 66, 68 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 3%, 0%, 73% for print applications.
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Blue Dianne
#224244
Blue Dianne color values
- HEX
- #224244
- RGB
- 34, 66, 68
- HSL
- 184°, 33%, 20%
- CMYK
- 50, 3, 0, 73
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Dianne sits at 184° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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 Dianne is rendered as rgb(34, 66, 68), where the blue channel is highest at 68, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 Dianne translates to a CMYK breakdown of 50C 3M 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 Dianne
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #224244;
--brand-primary-rgb: 34, 66, 68;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#224244',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 50%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 73%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(34, 66, 68)
rgba(34, 66, 68, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #224244?
#224244 is Blue Dianne, a cool dark color with RGB values of 34, 66, 68. It has a hue of 184°, 33%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #224244?
The RGB color code for #224244 is rgb(34, 66, 68). This means it contains 34 red,
66 green, and 68 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Dianne a warm or cool color?
Blue Dianne (#224244) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #224244 in CSS?
You can use #224244 in CSS with:
background-color: #224244; or color: #224244; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 66, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 3%, 0%, 73%.