Midnight Blue

Q: How do I use #234176 in CSS?

You can use #234176 in CSS with: background-color: #234176; or color: #234176; or as an RGB value: rgb(35, 65, 118). For print design, use CMYK: 70%, 45%, 0%, 54%.

#234176

Midnight Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #234176. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 35, 65, 118 in digital design or CMYK 70%, 45%, 0%, 54% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Midnight Blue color values

HEX: #234176
RGB: 35, 65, 118
HSL: 218°, 54%, 30%
CMYK: 70, 45, 0, 54

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Midnight Blue sits at 218° on the color wheel with 54% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 54% 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, Midnight Blue is rendered as rgb(35, 65, 118), where the blue channel is highest at 118, 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, Midnight Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 70C 45M 0Y 54K. A substantial black component (54%) 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 Midnight Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #234176;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 35, 65, 118;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#234176',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 70%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 54%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(35, 65, 118)
rgba(35, 65, 118, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 218° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #234176?

#234176 is Midnight Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 35, 65, 118. It has a hue of 218°, 54% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #234176?

The RGB color code for #234176 is rgb(35, 65, 118). This means it contains 35 red, 65 green, and 118 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Midnight Blue a warm or cool color?

Midnight Blue (#234176) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #234176 in CSS?

You can use #234176 in CSS with: background-color: #234176; or color: #234176; or as an RGB value: rgb(35, 65, 118). For print design, use CMYK: 70%, 45%, 0%, 54%.