Dodger Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #3C83F6.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
60, 131, 246 in digital design or CMYK 76%, 47%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Dodger Blue
#3C83F6
Dodger Blue color values
- HEX
- #3C83F6
- RGB
- 60, 131, 246
- HSL
- 217°, 91%, 60%
- CMYK
- 76, 47, 0, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dodger Blue sits at 217° on the color wheel with 91% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 91%, 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(60, 131, 246), where the blue channel is highest at 246, 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 76C 47M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 76% cyan, 47% 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: #3C83F6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 60, 131, 246;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#3C83F6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 76%
M: 47%
Y: 0%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(60, 131, 246)
rgba(60, 131, 246, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #3C83F6?
#3C83F6 is Dodger Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 60, 131, 246. It has a hue of 217°, 91%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #3C83F6?
The RGB color code for #3C83F6 is rgb(60, 131, 246). This means it contains 60 red,
131 green, and 246 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dodger Blue a warm or cool color?
Dodger Blue (#3C83F6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #3C83F6 in CSS?
You can use #3C83F6 in CSS with:
background-color: #3C83F6; or color: #3C83F6; or as an RGB value: rgb(60, 131, 246). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 47%, 0%, 4%.