Blue Bayoux is a
cool dark color with the hex code #2F586A.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
47, 88, 106 in digital design or CMYK 56%, 17%, 0%, 58% for print applications.
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Blue Bayoux
#2F586A
Blue Bayoux color values
- HEX
- #2F586A
- RGB
- 47, 88, 106
- HSL
- 198°, 39%, 30%
- CMYK
- 56, 17, 0, 58
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Bayoux sits at 198° on the color wheel with 39% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 39% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Blue Bayoux is rendered as rgb(47, 88, 106), where the blue channel is highest at 106, 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, Blue Bayoux translates to a CMYK breakdown of 56C 17M 0Y 58K. A substantial black component (58%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. 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 Blue Bayoux
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #2F586A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 47, 88, 106;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#2F586A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 56%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 58%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(47, 88, 106)
rgba(47, 88, 106, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #2F586A?
#2F586A is Blue Bayoux, a cool dark color with RGB values of 47, 88, 106. It has a hue of 198°, 39%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #2F586A?
The RGB color code for #2F586A is rgb(47, 88, 106). This means it contains 47 red,
88 green, and 106 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Bayoux a warm or cool color?
Blue Bayoux (#2F586A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2F586A in CSS?
You can use #2F586A in CSS with:
background-color: #2F586A; or color: #2F586A; or as an RGB value: rgb(47, 88, 106). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 17%, 0%, 58%.