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Dodger Blue

#3A8CF8

Dodger Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #3A8CF8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 58, 140, 248 in digital design or CMYK 77%, 44%, 0%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dodger Blue color values

HEX
#3A8CF8
RGB
58, 140, 248
HSL
214°, 93%, 60%
CMYK
77, 44, 0, 3

About this color

Dodger Blue sits at 214° on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 93%, 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(58, 140, 248), where the blue channel is highest at 248, 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 44M 0Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 77% cyan, 44% 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.

How to use Dodger Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3A8CF8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 58, 140, 248;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3A8CF8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 77%
M: 44%
Y: 0%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(58, 140, 248)
rgba(58, 140, 248, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3A8CF8?
#3A8CF8 is Dodger Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 58, 140, 248. It has a hue of 214°, 93% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #3A8CF8?
The RGB color code for #3A8CF8 is rgb(58, 140, 248). This means it contains 58 red, 140 green, and 248 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dodger Blue a warm or cool color?
Dodger Blue (#3A8CF8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #3A8CF8 in CSS?
You can use #3A8CF8 in CSS with: background-color: #3A8CF8; or color: #3A8CF8; or as an RGB value: rgb(58, 140, 248). For print design, use CMYK: 77%, 44%, 0%, 3%.