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Catalina Blue

#282871

Catalina Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #282871. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 40, 40, 113 in digital design or CMYK 65%, 65%, 0%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Catalina Blue color values

HEX
#282871
RGB
40, 40, 113
HSL
240°, 48%, 30%
CMYK
65, 65, 0, 56

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Catalina Blue sits at 240° on the color wheel with 48% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 48% 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, 40, 113), where the blue channel is highest at 113, 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 65M 0Y 56K. A substantial black component (56%) 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Catalina Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #282871;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 40, 113;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#282871',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 65%
M: 65%
Y: 0%
K: 56%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(40, 40, 113)
rgba(40, 40, 113, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 240° on the color wheel

Revolut logo
Revolut
Warner Bros. logo
Warner Bros.
Stripe logo
Stripe
Visa logo
Visa

Frequently asked questions

What color is #282871?
#282871 is Catalina Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 40, 40, 113. It has a hue of 240°, 48% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #282871?
The RGB color code for #282871 is rgb(40, 40, 113). This means it contains 40 red, 40 green, and 113 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Catalina Blue a warm or cool color?
Catalina Blue (#282871) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #282871 in CSS?
You can use #282871 in CSS with: background-color: #282871; or color: #282871; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 40, 113). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 65%, 0%, 56%.

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