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Dark Blue

#2922DD

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2922DD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 41, 34, 221 in digital design or CMYK 81%, 85%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX
#2922DD
RGB
41, 34, 221
HSL
242°, 73%, 50%
CMYK
81, 85, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 242° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 73% 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, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(41, 34, 221), where the blue channel is highest at 221, producing a strongly blue character. 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, Dark Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 81C 85M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (85%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Dark Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2922DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 41, 34, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#2922DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 81%
M: 85%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(41, 34, 221)
rgba(41, 34, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 242° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2922DD?
#2922DD is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 41, 34, 221. It has a hue of 242°, 73% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2922DD?
The RGB color code for #2922DD is rgb(41, 34, 221). This means it contains 41 red, 34 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#2922DD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2922DD in CSS?
You can use #2922DD in CSS with: background-color: #2922DD; or color: #2922DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(41, 34, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 81%, 85%, 0%, 13%.

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