Catalina Blue

Q: How do I use #282772 in CSS?

You can use #282772 in CSS with: background-color: #282772; or color: #282772; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 39, 114). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 66%, 0%, 55%.

#282772

Catalina Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #282772. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 40, 39, 114 in digital design or CMYK 65%, 66%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Catalina Blue color values

HEX: #282772
RGB: 40, 39, 114
HSL: 241°, 49%, 30%
CMYK: 65, 66, 0, 55

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Catalina Blue sits at 241° 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, Catalina Blue is rendered as rgb(40, 39, 114), where the blue channel is highest at 114, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Catalina Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 65C 66M 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 Catalina Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #282772;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 39, 114;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#282772',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 65%
M: 66%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(40, 39, 114)
rgba(40, 39, 114, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 241° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #282772?

#282772 is Catalina Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 40, 39, 114. It has a hue of 241°, 49% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #282772?

The RGB color code for #282772 is rgb(40, 39, 114). This means it contains 40 red, 39 green, and 114 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Catalina Blue a warm or cool color?

Catalina Blue (#282772) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #282772 in CSS?

You can use #282772 in CSS with: background-color: #282772; or color: #282772; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 39, 114). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 66%, 0%, 55%.