Dark Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #3441EF.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
52, 65, 239 in digital design or CMYK 78%, 73%, 0%, 6% for print applications.
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Dark Blue
#3441EF
Dark Blue color values
- HEX
- #3441EF
- RGB
- 52, 65, 239
- HSL
- 236°, 85%, 57%
- CMYK
- 78, 73, 0, 6
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue sits at 236° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(52, 65, 239), where the blue channel is highest at 239, 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 73M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (78%), 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: #3441EF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 52, 65, 239;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#3441EF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 78%
M: 73%
Y: 0%
K: 6%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(52, 65, 239)
rgba(52, 65, 239, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #3441EF?
#3441EF is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 52, 65, 239. It has a hue of 236°, 85%
saturation, and 57% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #3441EF?
The RGB color code for #3441EF is rgb(52, 65, 239). This means it contains 52 red,
65 green, and 239 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#3441EF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #3441EF in CSS?
You can use #3441EF in CSS with:
background-color: #3441EF; or color: #3441EF; or as an RGB value: rgb(52, 65, 239). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 73%, 0%, 6%.