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Dark Blue

#2D34F0

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2D34F0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 45, 52, 240 in digital design or CMYK 81%, 78%, 0%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX
#2D34F0
RGB
45, 52, 240
HSL
238°, 87%, 56%
CMYK
81, 78, 0, 6

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 238° on the color wheel with 87% saturation and 56% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 87%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(45, 52, 240), where the blue channel is highest at 240, 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 78M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (81%), 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.

How to use Dark Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2D34F0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 45, 52, 240;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2D34F0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 81%
M: 78%
Y: 0%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(45, 52, 240)
rgba(45, 52, 240, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2D34F0?
#2D34F0 is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 45, 52, 240. It has a hue of 238°, 87% saturation, and 56% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2D34F0?
The RGB color code for #2D34F0 is rgb(45, 52, 240). This means it contains 45 red, 52 green, and 240 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#2D34F0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2D34F0 in CSS?
You can use #2D34F0 in CSS with: background-color: #2D34F0; or color: #2D34F0; or as an RGB value: rgb(45, 52, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 81%, 78%, 0%, 6%.