Dodger Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #3993F9.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
57, 147, 249 in digital design or CMYK 77%, 41%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
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Dodger Blue
#3993F9
Dodger Blue color values
- HEX
- #3993F9
- RGB
- 57, 147, 249
- HSL
- 212°, 94%, 60%
- CMYK
- 77, 41, 0, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dodger Blue sits at 212° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, 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(57, 147, 249), where the blue channel is highest at 249, 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 77C 41M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 77% cyan, 41% 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: #3993F9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 57, 147, 249;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#3993F9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 77%
M: 41%
Y: 0%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(57, 147, 249)
rgba(57, 147, 249, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 212° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #3993F9?
#3993F9 is Dodger Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 57, 147, 249. It has a hue of 212°, 94%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #3993F9?
The RGB color code for #3993F9 is rgb(57, 147, 249). This means it contains 57 red,
147 green, and 249 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dodger Blue a warm or cool color?
Dodger Blue (#3993F9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #3993F9 in CSS?
You can use #3993F9 in CSS with:
background-color: #3993F9; or color: #3993F9; or as an RGB value: rgb(57, 147, 249). For print design, use CMYK: 77%, 41%, 0%, 2%.