Eastern Blue

Q: How do I use #2D8EA4 in CSS?

You can use #2D8EA4 in CSS with: background-color: #2D8EA4; or color: #2D8EA4; or as an RGB value: rgb(45, 142, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 13%, 0%, 36%.

#2D8EA4

Eastern Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2D8EA4. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 45, 142, 164 in digital design or CMYK 73%, 13%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Eastern Blue color values

HEX: #2D8EA4
RGB: 45, 142, 164
HSL: 191°, 57%, 41%
CMYK: 73, 13, 0, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Eastern Blue sits at 191° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 41% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% 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, 164), where the blue channel is highest at 164, 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 73C 13M 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: #2D8EA4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 45, 142, 164;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2D8EA4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 73%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(45, 142, 164)
rgba(45, 142, 164, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 191° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2D8EA4?

#2D8EA4 is Eastern Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 45, 142, 164. It has a hue of 191°, 57% saturation, and 41% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2D8EA4?

The RGB color code for #2D8EA4 is rgb(45, 142, 164). This means it contains 45 red, 142 green, and 164 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Eastern Blue a warm or cool color?

Eastern Blue (#2D8EA4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2D8EA4 in CSS?

You can use #2D8EA4 in CSS with: background-color: #2D8EA4; or color: #2D8EA4; or as an RGB value: rgb(45, 142, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 13%, 0%, 36%.