Dark Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #4300B8.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
67, 0, 184 in digital design or CMYK 64%, 100%, 0%, 28% for print applications.
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Dark Blue
#4300B8
Dark Blue color values
- HEX
- #4300B8
- RGB
- 67, 0, 184
- HSL
- 262°, 100%, 36%
- CMYK
- 64, 100, 0, 28
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue sits at 262° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(67, 0, 184), where the blue channel is highest at 184, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Dark Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 64C 100M 0Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), 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 Dark Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #4300B8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 67, 0, 184;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#4300B8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 64%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 28%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(67, 0, 184)
rgba(67, 0, 184, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #4300B8?
#4300B8 is Dark Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 67, 0, 184. It has a hue of 262°, 100%
saturation, and 36% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #4300B8?
The RGB color code for #4300B8 is rgb(67, 0, 184). This means it contains 67 red,
0 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#4300B8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4300B8 in CSS?
You can use #4300B8 in CSS with:
background-color: #4300B8; or color: #4300B8; or as an RGB value: rgb(67, 0, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 64%, 100%, 0%, 28%.