Cerulean Blue

Q: How do I use #3256CD in CSS?

You can use #3256CD in CSS with: background-color: #3256CD; or color: #3256CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(50, 86, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 58%, 0%, 20%.

#3256CD

Cerulean Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #3256CD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 50, 86, 205 in digital design or CMYK 76%, 58%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cerulean Blue color values

HEX: #3256CD
RGB: 50, 86, 205
HSL: 226°, 61%, 50%
CMYK: 76, 58, 0, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cerulean Blue sits at 226° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 61% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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, Cerulean Blue is rendered as rgb(50, 86, 205), where the blue channel is highest at 205, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Cerulean Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 76C 58M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (76%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Cerulean Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3256CD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 50, 86, 205;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3256CD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 76%
M: 58%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(50, 86, 205)
rgba(50, 86, 205, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 226° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3256CD?

#3256CD is Cerulean Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 50, 86, 205. It has a hue of 226°, 61% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3256CD?

The RGB color code for #3256CD is rgb(50, 86, 205). This means it contains 50 red, 86 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cerulean Blue a warm or cool color?

Cerulean Blue (#3256CD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3256CD in CSS?

You can use #3256CD in CSS with: background-color: #3256CD; or color: #3256CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(50, 86, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 58%, 0%, 20%.