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Deep Blue

#301485

Deep Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #301485. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 48, 20, 133 in digital design or CMYK 64%, 85%, 0%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Deep Blue color values

HEX
#301485
RGB
48, 20, 133
HSL
255°, 74%, 30%
CMYK
64, 85, 0, 48

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Deep Blue sits at 255° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 74% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Deep Blue is rendered as rgb(48, 20, 133), where the blue channel is highest at 133, 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, Deep Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 64C 85M 0Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), 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 Deep Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #301485;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 48, 20, 133;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#301485',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 64%
M: 85%
Y: 0%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(48, 20, 133)
rgba(48, 20, 133, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 255° on the color wheel

GitLab logo
GitLab
Canva logo
Canva
Patagonia logo
Patagonia
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently asked questions

What color is #301485?
#301485 is Deep Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 48, 20, 133. It has a hue of 255°, 74% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #301485?
The RGB color code for #301485 is rgb(48, 20, 133). This means it contains 48 red, 20 green, and 133 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Deep Blue a warm or cool color?
Deep Blue (#301485) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #301485 in CSS?
You can use #301485 in CSS with: background-color: #301485; or color: #301485; or as an RGB value: rgb(48, 20, 133). For print design, use CMYK: 64%, 85%, 0%, 48%.

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