Dark Midnight Blue

Q: How do I use #254A74 in CSS?

You can use #254A74 in CSS with: background-color: #254A74; or color: #254A74; or as an RGB value: rgb(37, 74, 116). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 36%, 0%, 55%.

#254A74

Dark Midnight Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #254A74. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 37, 74, 116 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 36%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Midnight Blue Color Values

HEX: #254A74
RGB: 37, 74, 116
HSL: 212°, 52%, 30%
CMYK: 68, 36, 0, 55

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Midnight Blue sits at 212° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 52% saturation and 30% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Dark Midnight Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Dark Midnight Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 68%, 36%, 0%, 55% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Dark Midnight Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #254A74;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 37, 74, 116;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#254A74',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 68%
M: 36%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(37, 74, 116)
rgba(37, 74, 116, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

17 brand s with colors near 212° on the color wheel

Goldman Sachs

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #254A74?

#254A74 is Dark Midnight Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 37, 74, 116. It has a hue of 212°, 52% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #254A74?

The RGB color code for #254A74 is rgb(37, 74, 116). This means it contains 37 red, 74 green, and 116 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dark Midnight Blue a warm or cool color?

Dark Midnight Blue (#254A74) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #254A74 in CSS?

You can use #254A74 in CSS with: background-color: #254A74; or color: #254A74; or as an RGB value: rgb(37, 74, 116). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 36%, 0%, 55%.