Azure

Q: How do I use #315B9B in CSS?

You can use #315B9B in CSS with: background-color: #315B9B; or color: #315B9B; or as an RGB value: rgb(49, 91, 155). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 41%, 0%, 39%.

#315B9B

Azure is a cool medium color with the hex code #315B9B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 49, 91, 155 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 41%, 0%, 39% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Azure color values

HEX: #315B9B
RGB: 49, 91, 155
HSL: 216°, 52%, 40%
CMYK: 68, 41, 0, 39

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Azure sits at 216° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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, Azure is rendered as rgb(49, 91, 155), where the blue channel is highest at 155, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Azure translates to a CMYK breakdown of 68C 41M 0Y 39K. With a moderate key (39%), 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 Azure

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #315B9B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 49, 91, 155;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#315B9B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 68%
M: 41%
Y: 0%
K: 39%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(49, 91, 155)
rgba(49, 91, 155, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 216° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #315B9B?

#315B9B is Azure, a cool medium color with RGB values of 49, 91, 155. It has a hue of 216°, 52% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #315B9B?

The RGB color code for #315B9B is rgb(49, 91, 155). This means it contains 49 red, 91 green, and 155 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Azure a warm or cool color?

Azure (#315B9B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #315B9B in CSS?

You can use #315B9B in CSS with: background-color: #315B9B; or color: #315B9B; or as an RGB value: rgb(49, 91, 155). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 41%, 0%, 39%.