Deep Cerulean

Q: How do I use #227DAA in CSS?

You can use #227DAA in CSS with: background-color: #227DAA; or color: #227DAA; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 125, 170). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 26%, 0%, 33%.

#227DAA

Deep Cerulean is a cool medium color with the hex code #227DAA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 34, 125, 170 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 26%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Deep Cerulean color values

HEX: #227DAA
RGB: 34, 125, 170
HSL: 200°, 67%, 40%
CMYK: 80, 26, 0, 33

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Deep Cerulean sits at 200° 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, Deep Cerulean is rendered as rgb(34, 125, 170), where the blue channel is highest at 170, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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, Deep Cerulean translates to a CMYK breakdown of 80C 26M 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 Deep Cerulean

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #227DAA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 34, 125, 170;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#227DAA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 26%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(34, 125, 170)
rgba(34, 125, 170, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 200° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #227DAA?

#227DAA is Deep Cerulean, a cool medium color with RGB values of 34, 125, 170. It has a hue of 200°, 67% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #227DAA?

The RGB color code for #227DAA is rgb(34, 125, 170). This means it contains 34 red, 125 green, and 170 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Deep Cerulean a warm or cool color?

Deep Cerulean (#227DAA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #227DAA in CSS?

You can use #227DAA in CSS with: background-color: #227DAA; or color: #227DAA; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 125, 170). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 26%, 0%, 33%.