Blue Gem is a
cool dark color with the hex code #480891.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
72, 8, 145 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 94%, 0%, 43% for print applications.
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Blue Gem
#480891
Blue Gem color values
- HEX
- #480891
- RGB
- 72, 8, 145
- HSL
- 268°, 90%, 30%
- CMYK
- 50, 94, 0, 43
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Gem sits at 268° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Blue Gem is rendered as rgb(72, 8, 145), where the blue channel is highest at 145, 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 50C 94M 0Y 43K. With a moderate key (43%), 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 Blue Gem
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #480891;
--brand-primary-rgb: 72, 8, 145;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#480891',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 50%
M: 94%
Y: 0%
K: 43%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(72, 8, 145)
rgba(72, 8, 145, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #480891?
#480891 is Blue Gem, a cool dark color with RGB values of 72, 8, 145. It has a hue of 268°, 90%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #480891?
The RGB color code for #480891 is rgb(72, 8, 145). This means it contains 72 red,
8 green, and 145 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Gem a warm or cool color?
Blue Gem (#480891) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #480891 in CSS?
You can use #480891 in CSS with:
background-color: #480891; or color: #480891; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 8, 145). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 94%, 0%, 43%.