Eastern Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #2E8D9E.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
46, 141, 158 in digital design or CMYK 71%, 11%, 0%, 38% for print applications.
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Eastern Blue
#2E8D9E
Eastern Blue color values
- HEX
- #2E8D9E
- RGB
- 46, 141, 158
- HSL
- 189°, 55%, 40%
- CMYK
- 71, 11, 0, 38
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Eastern Blue sits at 189° on the color wheel with 55% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 55% 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(46, 141, 158), where the blue channel is highest at 158, 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 71C 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: #2E8D9E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 46, 141, 158;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#2E8D9E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 71%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 38%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(46, 141, 158)
rgba(46, 141, 158, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #2E8D9E?
#2E8D9E is Eastern Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 46, 141, 158. It has a hue of 189°, 55%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #2E8D9E?
The RGB color code for #2E8D9E is rgb(46, 141, 158). This means it contains 46 red,
141 green, and 158 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Eastern Blue a warm or cool color?
Eastern Blue (#2E8D9E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2E8D9E in CSS?
You can use #2E8D9E in CSS with:
background-color: #2E8D9E; or color: #2E8D9E; or as an RGB value: rgb(46, 141, 158). For print design, use CMYK: 71%, 11%, 0%, 38%.