Dodger Blue

Q: How do I use #3796FB in CSS?

You can use #3796FB in CSS with: background-color: #3796FB; or color: #3796FB; or as an RGB value: rgb(55, 150, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 40%, 0%, 2%.

#3796FB

Dodger Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #3796FB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 55, 150, 251 in digital design or CMYK 78%, 40%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dodger Blue color values

HEX: #3796FB
RGB: 55, 150, 251
HSL: 211°, 96%, 60%
CMYK: 78, 40, 0, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dodger Blue sits at 211° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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, Dodger Blue is rendered as rgb(55, 150, 251), where the blue channel is highest at 251, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Dodger Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 78C 40M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 78% cyan, 40% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Dodger Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3796FB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 55, 150, 251;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3796FB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 78%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(55, 150, 251)
rgba(55, 150, 251, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 211° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3796FB?

#3796FB is Dodger Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 55, 150, 251. It has a hue of 211°, 96% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3796FB?

The RGB color code for #3796FB is rgb(55, 150, 251). This means it contains 55 red, 150 green, and 251 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dodger Blue a warm or cool color?

Dodger Blue (#3796FB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3796FB in CSS?

You can use #3796FB in CSS with: background-color: #3796FB; or color: #3796FB; or as an RGB value: rgb(55, 150, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 40%, 0%, 2%.