International Klein Blue

Q: How do I use #3329A3 in CSS?

You can use #3329A3 in CSS with: background-color: #3329A3; or color: #3329A3; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 41, 163). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 75%, 0%, 36%.

#3329A3

International Klein Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #3329A3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 51, 41, 163 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 75%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

International Klein Blue color values

HEX: #3329A3
RGB: 51, 41, 163
HSL: 245°, 60%, 40%
CMYK: 69, 75, 0, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

International Klein Blue sits at 245° on the color wheel with 60% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 60% 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, International Klein Blue is rendered as rgb(51, 41, 163), where the blue channel is highest at 163, 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, International Klein Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 69C 75M 0Y 36K. With a moderate key (36%), 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 International Klein Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3329A3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 51, 41, 163;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3329A3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 69%
M: 75%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(51, 41, 163)
rgba(51, 41, 163, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 245° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3329A3?

#3329A3 is International Klein Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 51, 41, 163. It has a hue of 245°, 60% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3329A3?

The RGB color code for #3329A3 is rgb(51, 41, 163). This means it contains 51 red, 41 green, and 163 blue in the RGB color model.

Is International Klein Blue a warm or cool color?

International Klein Blue (#3329A3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3329A3 in CSS?

You can use #3329A3 in CSS with: background-color: #3329A3; or color: #3329A3; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 41, 163). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 75%, 0%, 36%.