Midnight Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #244075.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
36, 64, 117 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 45%, 0%, 54% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Midnight Blue
#244075
Midnight Blue color values
- HEX
- #244075
- RGB
- 36, 64, 117
- HSL
- 219°, 53%, 30%
- CMYK
- 69, 45, 0, 54
Shades & tints
About this color
Midnight Blue sits at 219° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(36, 64, 117), where the blue channel is highest at 117, 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 69C 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: #244075;
--brand-primary-rgb: 36, 64, 117;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#244075',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 69%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 54% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(36, 64, 117)
rgba(36, 64, 117, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 219° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #244075?
What is the RGB value of #244075?
Is Midnight Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #244075 in CSS?
background-color: #244075; or color: #244075; or as an RGB value: rgb(36, 64, 117). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 45%, 0%, 54%.