Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #4824FF.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
72, 36, 255 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 86%, 0%, 0% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Blue
#4824FF
Blue color values
- HEX
- #4824FF
- RGB
- 72, 36, 255
- HSL
- 250°, 100%, 57%
- CMYK
- 72, 86, 0, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue sits at 250° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Blue is rendered as rgb(72, 36, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, 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 72C 86M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 72% cyan, 86% 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #4824FF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 72, 36, 255;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#4824FF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 72%
M: 86%
Y: 0%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(72, 36, 255)
rgba(72, 36, 255, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
16 brand s with colors near 250° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #4824FF?
#4824FF is Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 72, 36, 255. It has a hue of 250°, 100%
saturation, and 57% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #4824FF?
The RGB color code for #4824FF is rgb(72, 36, 255). This means it contains 72 red,
36 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue a warm or cool color?
Blue (#4824FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4824FF in CSS?
You can use #4824FF in CSS with:
background-color: #4824FF; or color: #4824FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 36, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 86%, 0%, 0%.