Cobalt

Q: How do I use #32409A in CSS?

You can use #32409A in CSS with: background-color: #32409A; or color: #32409A; or as an RGB value: rgb(50, 64, 154). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 58%, 0%, 40%.

#32409A

Cobalt is a cool medium color with the hex code #32409A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 50, 64, 154 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 58%, 0%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cobalt color values

HEX: #32409A
RGB: 50, 64, 154
HSL: 232°, 51%, 40%
CMYK: 68, 58, 0, 40

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cobalt sits at 232° on the color wheel with 51% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 51% 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, Cobalt is rendered as rgb(50, 64, 154), where the blue channel is highest at 154, 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, Cobalt translates to a CMYK breakdown of 68C 58M 0Y 40K. With a moderate key (40%), 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 Cobalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #32409A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 50, 64, 154;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#32409A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 68%
M: 58%
Y: 0%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(50, 64, 154)
rgba(50, 64, 154, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 232° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #32409A?

#32409A is Cobalt, a cool medium color with RGB values of 50, 64, 154. It has a hue of 232°, 51% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #32409A?

The RGB color code for #32409A is rgb(50, 64, 154). This means it contains 50 red, 64 green, and 154 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cobalt a warm or cool color?

Cobalt (#32409A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #32409A in CSS?

You can use #32409A in CSS with: background-color: #32409A; or color: #32409A; or as an RGB value: rgb(50, 64, 154). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 58%, 0%, 40%.