Eastern Blue

Q: How do I use #2D8E9F in CSS?

You can use #2D8E9F in CSS with: background-color: #2D8E9F; or color: #2D8E9F; or as an RGB value: rgb(45, 142, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 11%, 0%, 38%.

#2D8E9F

Eastern Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2D8E9F. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 45, 142, 159 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 11%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Eastern Blue color values

HEX: #2D8E9F
RGB: 45, 142, 159
HSL: 189°, 56%, 40%
CMYK: 72, 11, 0, 38

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Eastern Blue sits at 189° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(45, 142, 159), where the blue channel is highest at 159, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Eastern Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 72C 11M 0Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), 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: #2D8E9F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 45, 142, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2D8E9F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(45, 142, 159)
rgba(45, 142, 159, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 189° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2D8E9F?

#2D8E9F is Eastern Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 45, 142, 159. It has a hue of 189°, 56% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2D8E9F?

The RGB color code for #2D8E9F is rgb(45, 142, 159). This means it contains 45 red, 142 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Eastern Blue a warm or cool color?

Eastern Blue (#2D8E9F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2D8E9F in CSS?

You can use #2D8E9F in CSS with: background-color: #2D8E9F; or color: #2D8E9F; or as an RGB value: rgb(45, 142, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 11%, 0%, 38%.