International Klein Blue

Q: How do I use #2E28A4 in CSS?

You can use #2E28A4 in CSS with: background-color: #2E28A4; or color: #2E28A4; or as an RGB value: rgb(46, 40, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 76%, 0%, 36%.

#2E28A4

International Klein Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2E28A4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 46, 40, 164 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 76%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

International Klein Blue color values

HEX: #2E28A4
RGB: 46, 40, 164
HSL: 243°, 61%, 40%
CMYK: 72, 76, 0, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

International Klein Blue sits at 243° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 61% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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, International Klein Blue is rendered as rgb(46, 40, 164), where the blue channel is highest at 164, 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, International Klein Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 72C 76M 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 International Klein Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2E28A4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 46, 40, 164;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2E28A4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 76%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(46, 40, 164)
rgba(46, 40, 164, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 243° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2E28A4?

#2E28A4 is International Klein Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 46, 40, 164. It has a hue of 243°, 61% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2E28A4?

The RGB color code for #2E28A4 is rgb(46, 40, 164). This means it contains 46 red, 40 green, and 164 blue in the RGB color model.

Is International Klein Blue a warm or cool color?

International Klein Blue (#2E28A4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2E28A4 in CSS?

You can use #2E28A4 in CSS with: background-color: #2E28A4; or color: #2E28A4; or as an RGB value: rgb(46, 40, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 76%, 0%, 36%.