Dark Blue

Q: How do I use #2C00DB in CSS?

You can use #2C00DB in CSS with: background-color: #2C00DB; or color: #2C00DB; or as an RGB value: rgb(44, 0, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 100%, 0%, 14%.

#2C00DB

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2C00DB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 44, 0, 219 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 100%, 0%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX: #2C00DB
RGB: 44, 0, 219
HSL: 252°, 100%, 43%
CMYK: 80, 100, 0, 14

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 252° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 43% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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(44, 0, 219), where the blue channel is highest at 219, 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 80C 100M 0Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (100%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Dark Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2C00DB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 44, 0, 219;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2C00DB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(44, 0, 219)
rgba(44, 0, 219, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 252° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2C00DB?

#2C00DB is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 44, 0, 219. It has a hue of 252°, 100% saturation, and 43% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2C00DB?

The RGB color code for #2C00DB is rgb(44, 0, 219). This means it contains 44 red, 0 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?

Dark Blue (#2C00DB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2C00DB in CSS?

You can use #2C00DB in CSS with: background-color: #2C00DB; or color: #2C00DB; or as an RGB value: rgb(44, 0, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 100%, 0%, 14%.