Indigo

Q: How do I use #3D5EC2 in CSS?

You can use #3D5EC2 in CSS with: background-color: #3D5EC2; or color: #3D5EC2; or as an RGB value: rgb(61, 94, 194). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 52%, 0%, 24%.

#3D5EC2

Indigo is a cool medium color with the hex code #3D5EC2. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 61, 94, 194 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 52%, 0%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Indigo color values

HEX: #3D5EC2
RGB: 61, 94, 194
HSL: 225°, 52%, 50%
CMYK: 69, 52, 0, 24

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Indigo sits at 225° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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, Indigo is rendered as rgb(61, 94, 194), where the blue channel is highest at 194, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Indigo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 69C 52M 0Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (69%), 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 Indigo

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3D5EC2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 61, 94, 194;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3D5EC2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 69%
M: 52%
Y: 0%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(61, 94, 194)
rgba(61, 94, 194, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 225° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3D5EC2?

#3D5EC2 is Indigo, a cool medium color with RGB values of 61, 94, 194. It has a hue of 225°, 52% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3D5EC2?

The RGB color code for #3D5EC2 is rgb(61, 94, 194). This means it contains 61 red, 94 green, and 194 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Indigo a warm or cool color?

Indigo (#3D5EC2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3D5EC2 in CSS?

You can use #3D5EC2 in CSS with: background-color: #3D5EC2; or color: #3D5EC2; or as an RGB value: rgb(61, 94, 194). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 52%, 0%, 24%.