Royal Blue

Q: How do I use #3B1BB1 in CSS?

You can use #3B1BB1 in CSS with: background-color: #3B1BB1; or color: #3B1BB1; or as an RGB value: rgb(59, 27, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 85%, 0%, 31%.

#3B1BB1

Royal Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #3B1BB1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 59, 27, 177 in digital design or CMYK 67%, 85%, 0%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue Color Values

HEX: #3B1BB1
RGB: 59, 27, 177
HSL: 253°, 74%, 40%
CMYK: 67, 85, 0, 31

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 253° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 74% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Royal Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Royal Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 67%, 85%, 0%, 31% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Royal Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3B1BB1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 59, 27, 177;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3B1BB1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 67%
M: 85%
Y: 0%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(59, 27, 177)
rgba(59, 27, 177, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 253° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B1BB1?

#3B1BB1 is Royal Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 59, 27, 177. It has a hue of 253°, 74% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3B1BB1?

The RGB color code for #3B1BB1 is rgb(59, 27, 177). This means it contains 59 red, 27 green, and 177 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?

Royal Blue (#3B1BB1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3B1BB1 in CSS?

You can use #3B1BB1 in CSS with: background-color: #3B1BB1; or color: #3B1BB1; or as an RGB value: rgb(59, 27, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 85%, 0%, 31%.