Eastern Blue

Q: How do I use #2894A4 in CSS?

You can use #2894A4 in CSS with: background-color: #2894A4; or color: #2894A4; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 148, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 10%, 0%, 36%.

#2894A4

Eastern Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2894A4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 40, 148, 164 in digital design or CMYK 76%, 10%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Eastern Blue color values

HEX: #2894A4
RGB: 40, 148, 164
HSL: 188°, 61%, 40%
CMYK: 76, 10, 0, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Eastern Blue sits at 188° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 61% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Eastern Blue is rendered as rgb(40, 148, 164), where the blue channel is highest at 164, though it sits close to the other channels. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Eastern Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 76C 10M 0Y 36K. With a moderate key (36%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Eastern Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2894A4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 148, 164;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2894A4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 76%
M: 10%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(40, 148, 164)
rgba(40, 148, 164, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 188° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2894A4?

#2894A4 is Eastern Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 40, 148, 164. It has a hue of 188°, 61% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2894A4?

The RGB color code for #2894A4 is rgb(40, 148, 164). This means it contains 40 red, 148 green, and 164 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Eastern Blue a warm or cool color?

Eastern Blue (#2894A4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2894A4 in CSS?

You can use #2894A4 in CSS with: background-color: #2894A4; or color: #2894A4; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 148, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 10%, 0%, 36%.