Curious Blue

Q: How do I use #3299CD in CSS?

You can use #3299CD in CSS with: background-color: #3299CD; or color: #3299CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(50, 153, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 25%, 0%, 20%.

#3299CD

Curious Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #3299CD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 50, 153, 205 in digital design or CMYK 76%, 25%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Curious Blue color values

HEX: #3299CD
RGB: 50, 153, 205
HSL: 200°, 61%, 50%
CMYK: 76, 25, 0, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Curious Blue sits at 200° 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, Curious Blue is rendered as rgb(50, 153, 205), where the blue channel is highest at 205, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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, Curious Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 76C 25M 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 Curious Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3299CD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 50, 153, 205;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3299CD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 76%
M: 25%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(50, 153, 205)
rgba(50, 153, 205, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 200° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3299CD?

#3299CD is Curious Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 50, 153, 205. It has a hue of 200°, 61% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3299CD?

The RGB color code for #3299CD is rgb(50, 153, 205). This means it contains 50 red, 153 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Curious Blue a warm or cool color?

Curious Blue (#3299CD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3299CD in CSS?

You can use #3299CD in CSS with: background-color: #3299CD; or color: #3299CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(50, 153, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 25%, 0%, 20%.