Dark Blue

Q: How do I use #252CF4 in CSS?

You can use #252CF4 in CSS with: background-color: #252CF4; or color: #252CF4; or as an RGB value: rgb(37, 44, 244). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 82%, 0%, 4%.

#252CF4

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #252CF4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 37, 44, 244 in digital design or CMYK 85%, 82%, 0%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX: #252CF4
RGB: 37, 44, 244
HSL: 238°, 90%, 55%
CMYK: 85, 82, 0, 4

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 238° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(37, 44, 244), where the blue channel is highest at 244, 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, Dark Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 85C 82M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 85% cyan, 82% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Dark Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #252CF4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 37, 44, 244;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#252CF4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 85%
M: 82%
Y: 0%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(37, 44, 244)
rgba(37, 44, 244, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 238° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #252CF4?

#252CF4 is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 37, 44, 244. It has a hue of 238°, 90% saturation, and 55% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #252CF4?

The RGB color code for #252CF4 is rgb(37, 44, 244). This means it contains 37 red, 44 green, and 244 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?

Dark Blue (#252CF4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #252CF4 in CSS?

You can use #252CF4 in CSS with: background-color: #252CF4; or color: #252CF4; or as an RGB value: rgb(37, 44, 244). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 82%, 0%, 4%.