Venice Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #3C6290.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
60, 98, 144 in digital design or CMYK 58%, 32%, 0%, 44% for print applications.
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Venice Blue
#3C6290
Venice Blue color values
- HEX
- #3C6290
- RGB
- 60, 98, 144
- HSL
- 213°, 41%, 40%
- CMYK
- 58, 32, 0, 44
Shades & tints
About this color
Venice Blue sits at 213° on the color wheel with 41% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 41% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Venice Blue is rendered as rgb(60, 98, 144), where the blue channel is highest at 144, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Venice Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 58C 32M 0Y 44K. With a moderate key (44%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Venice Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #3C6290;
--brand-primary-rgb: 60, 98, 144;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#3C6290',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 58%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 44% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(60, 98, 144)
rgba(60, 98, 144, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 213° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #3C6290?
What is the RGB value of #3C6290?
Is Venice Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #3C6290 in CSS?
background-color: #3C6290; or color: #3C6290; or as an RGB value: rgb(60, 98, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 32%, 0%, 44%.