Dark Blue

Q: How do I use #332DE6 in CSS?

You can use #332DE6 in CSS with: background-color: #332DE6; or color: #332DE6; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 45, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 80%, 0%, 10%.

#332DE6

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #332DE6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 51, 45, 230 in digital design or CMYK 78%, 80%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX: #332DE6
RGB: 51, 45, 230
HSL: 242°, 79%, 54%
CMYK: 78, 80, 0, 10

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 242° on the color wheel with 79% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 79% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(51, 45, 230), where the blue channel is highest at 230, 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, Dark Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 78C 80M 0Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (80%), 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 Dark Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #332DE6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 51, 45, 230;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#332DE6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 78%
M: 80%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(51, 45, 230)
rgba(51, 45, 230, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 242° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #332DE6?

#332DE6 is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 51, 45, 230. It has a hue of 242°, 79% saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #332DE6?

The RGB color code for #332DE6 is rgb(51, 45, 230). This means it contains 51 red, 45 green, and 230 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?

Dark Blue (#332DE6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #332DE6 in CSS?

You can use #332DE6 in CSS with: background-color: #332DE6; or color: #332DE6; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 45, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 80%, 0%, 10%.