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Blue

#4A0DF2

Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #4A0DF2. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 74, 13, 242 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 95%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blue color values

HEX
#4A0DF2
RGB
74, 13, 242
HSL
256°, 90%, 50%
CMYK
69, 95, 0, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blue sits at 256° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 50% 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. 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(74, 13, 242), where the blue channel is highest at 242, 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 69C 95M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 69% cyan, 95% 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: #4A0DF2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 74, 13, 242;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#4A0DF2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 69%
M: 95%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(74, 13, 242)
rgba(74, 13, 242, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 256° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4A0DF2?
#4A0DF2 is Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 74, 13, 242. It has a hue of 256°, 90% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4A0DF2?
The RGB color code for #4A0DF2 is rgb(74, 13, 242). This means it contains 74 red, 13 green, and 242 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue a warm or cool color?
Blue (#4A0DF2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4A0DF2 in CSS?
You can use #4A0DF2 in CSS with: background-color: #4A0DF2; or color: #4A0DF2; or as an RGB value: rgb(74, 13, 242). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 95%, 0%, 5%.

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