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Blue Gem

#30008A

Blue Gem is a cool dark color with the hex code #30008A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 48, 0, 138 in digital design or CMYK 65%, 100%, 0%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blue Gem color values

HEX
#30008A
RGB
48, 0, 138
HSL
261°, 100%, 27%
CMYK
65, 100, 0, 46

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blue Gem sits at 261° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 27% 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, Blue Gem is rendered as rgb(48, 0, 138), where the blue channel is highest at 138, 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, Blue Gem translates to a CMYK breakdown of 65C 100M 0Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Blue Gem

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #30008A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 48, 0, 138;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#30008A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 65%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 46%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(48, 0, 138)
rgba(48, 0, 138, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 261° on the color wheel

Canva logo
Canva
Patagonia logo
Patagonia
Twitch logo
Twitch
Figma logo
Figma

Frequently asked questions

What color is #30008A?
#30008A is Blue Gem, a cool dark color with RGB values of 48, 0, 138. It has a hue of 261°, 100% saturation, and 27% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #30008A?
The RGB color code for #30008A is rgb(48, 0, 138). This means it contains 48 red, 0 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Gem a warm or cool color?
Blue Gem (#30008A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #30008A in CSS?
You can use #30008A in CSS with: background-color: #30008A; or color: #30008A; or as an RGB value: rgb(48, 0, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 100%, 0%, 46%.

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