Dark Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #2E00AD.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
46, 0, 173 in digital design or CMYK 73%, 100%, 0%, 32% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Dark Blue
#2E00AD
Dark Blue color values
- HEX
- #2E00AD
- RGB
- 46, 0, 173
- HSL
- 256°, 100%, 34%
- CMYK
- 73, 100, 0, 32
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue sits at 256° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 34% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(46, 0, 173), where the blue channel is highest at 173, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Dark Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 73C 100M 0Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), 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 Dark Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #2E00AD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 46, 0, 173;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#2E00AD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 73%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 32%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(46, 0, 173)
rgba(46, 0, 173, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #2E00AD?
#2E00AD is Dark Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 46, 0, 173. It has a hue of 256°, 100%
saturation, and 34% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #2E00AD?
The RGB color code for #2E00AD is rgb(46, 0, 173). This means it contains 46 red,
0 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#2E00AD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2E00AD in CSS?
You can use #2E00AD in CSS with:
background-color: #2E00AD; or color: #2E00AD; or as an RGB value: rgb(46, 0, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 100%, 0%, 32%.