Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #3C0FF0.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
60, 15, 240 in digital design or CMYK 75%, 94%, 0%, 6% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Blue
#3C0FF0
Blue color values
- HEX
- #3C0FF0
- RGB
- 60, 15, 240
- HSL
- 252°, 88%, 50%
- CMYK
- 75, 94, 0, 6
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue sits at 252° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Blue is rendered as rgb(60, 15, 240), where the blue channel is highest at 240, 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, Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 75C 94M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (94%), 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 Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #3C0FF0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 60, 15, 240;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#3C0FF0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 75%
M: 94%
Y: 0%
K: 6%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(60, 15, 240)
rgba(60, 15, 240, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
15 brand s with colors near 252° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #3C0FF0?
#3C0FF0 is Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 60, 15, 240. It has a hue of 252°, 88%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #3C0FF0?
The RGB color code for #3C0FF0 is rgb(60, 15, 240). This means it contains 60 red,
15 green, and 240 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue a warm or cool color?
Blue (#3C0FF0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #3C0FF0 in CSS?
You can use #3C0FF0 in CSS with:
background-color: #3C0FF0; or color: #3C0FF0; or as an RGB value: rgb(60, 15, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 75%, 94%, 0%, 6%.