Blue Bayoux

Q: How do I use #265E73 in CSS?

You can use #265E73 in CSS with: background-color: #265E73; or color: #265E73; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 94, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 18%, 0%, 55%.

#265E73

Blue Bayoux is a cool dark color with the hex code #265E73. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 38, 94, 115 in digital design or CMYK 67%, 18%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blue Bayoux color values

HEX: #265E73
RGB: 38, 94, 115
HSL: 196°, 50%, 30%
CMYK: 67, 18, 0, 55

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blue Bayoux sits at 196° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% 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, Blue Bayoux is rendered as rgb(38, 94, 115), where the blue channel is highest at 115, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Blue Bayoux translates to a CMYK breakdown of 67C 18M 0Y 55K. A substantial black component (55%) 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 Blue Bayoux

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #265E73;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 38, 94, 115;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#265E73',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 67%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(38, 94, 115)
rgba(38, 94, 115, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 196° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #265E73?

#265E73 is Blue Bayoux, a cool dark color with RGB values of 38, 94, 115. It has a hue of 196°, 50% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #265E73?

The RGB color code for #265E73 is rgb(38, 94, 115). This means it contains 38 red, 94 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Blue Bayoux a warm or cool color?

Blue Bayoux (#265E73) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #265E73 in CSS?

You can use #265E73 in CSS with: background-color: #265E73; or color: #265E73; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 94, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 18%, 0%, 55%.