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Blue

#4204FB

Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #4204FB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 66, 4, 251 in digital design or CMYK 74%, 98%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blue color values

HEX
#4204FB
RGB
66, 4, 251
HSL
255°, 97%, 50%
CMYK
74, 98, 0, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blue sits at 255° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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(66, 4, 251), where the blue channel is highest at 251, 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 74C 98M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 74% cyan, 98% 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4204FB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 66, 4, 251;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#4204FB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 74%
M: 98%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(66, 4, 251)
rgba(66, 4, 251, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 255° on the color wheel

GitLab logo
GitLab
Canva logo
Canva
Patagonia logo
Patagonia
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4204FB?
#4204FB is Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 66, 4, 251. It has a hue of 255°, 97% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4204FB?
The RGB color code for #4204FB is rgb(66, 4, 251). This means it contains 66 red, 4 green, and 251 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue a warm or cool color?
Blue (#4204FB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4204FB in CSS?
You can use #4204FB in CSS with: background-color: #4204FB; or color: #4204FB; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 4, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 74%, 98%, 0%, 2%.

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