Blue Bayoux is a
cool dark color with the hex code #275D72.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
39, 93, 114 in digital design or CMYK 66%, 18%, 0%, 55% for print applications.
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Blue Bayoux
#275D72
Blue Bayoux color values
- HEX
- #275D72
- RGB
- 39, 93, 114
- HSL
- 197°, 49%, 30%
- CMYK
- 66, 18, 0, 55
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Bayoux sits at 197° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% 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(39, 93, 114), where the blue channel is highest at 114, 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 66C 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: #275D72;
--brand-primary-rgb: 39, 93, 114;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#275D72',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 66%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 55%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(39, 93, 114)
rgba(39, 93, 114, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 197° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #275D72?
#275D72 is Blue Bayoux, a cool dark color with RGB values of 39, 93, 114. It has a hue of 197°, 49%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #275D72?
The RGB color code for #275D72 is rgb(39, 93, 114). This means it contains 39 red,
93 green, and 114 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Bayoux a warm or cool color?
Blue Bayoux (#275D72) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #275D72 in CSS?
You can use #275D72 in CSS with:
background-color: #275D72; or color: #275D72; or as an RGB value: rgb(39, 93, 114). For print design, use CMYK: 66%, 18%, 0%, 55%.