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Blue Gem

#44149F

Blue Gem is a cool dark color with the hex code #44149F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 68, 20, 159 in digital design or CMYK 57%, 87%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blue Gem color values

HEX
#44149F
RGB
68, 20, 159
HSL
261°, 78%, 35%
CMYK
57, 87, 0, 38

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blue Gem sits at 261° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 78% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Blue Gem is rendered as rgb(68, 20, 159), where the blue channel is highest at 159, 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, Blue Gem translates to a CMYK breakdown of 57C 87M 0Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Blue Gem

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #44149F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 68, 20, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#44149F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 57%
M: 87%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(68, 20, 159)
rgba(68, 20, 159, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 261° on the color wheel

Canva logo
Canva
Patagonia logo
Patagonia
Twitch logo
Twitch
Figma logo
Figma

Frequently asked questions

What color is #44149F?
#44149F is Blue Gem, a cool dark color with RGB values of 68, 20, 159. It has a hue of 261°, 78% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #44149F?
The RGB color code for #44149F is rgb(68, 20, 159). This means it contains 68 red, 20 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Gem a warm or cool color?
Blue Gem (#44149F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #44149F in CSS?
You can use #44149F in CSS with: background-color: #44149F; or color: #44149F; or as an RGB value: rgb(68, 20, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 87%, 0%, 38%.

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