Dark Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #4E1AEA.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
78, 26, 234 in digital design or CMYK 67%, 89%, 0%, 8% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Dark Blue
#4E1AEA
Dark Blue color values
- HEX
- #4E1AEA
- RGB
- 78, 26, 234
- HSL
- 255°, 83%, 51%
- CMYK
- 67, 89, 0, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue sits at 255° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(78, 26, 234), where the blue channel is highest at 234, 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, Dark Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 67C 89M 0Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (89%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #4E1AEA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 78, 26, 234;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#4E1AEA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 67%
M: 89%
Y: 0%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(78, 26, 234)
rgba(78, 26, 234, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #4E1AEA?
#4E1AEA is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 78, 26, 234. It has a hue of 255°, 83%
saturation, and 51% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #4E1AEA?
The RGB color code for #4E1AEA is rgb(78, 26, 234). This means it contains 78 red,
26 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#4E1AEA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4E1AEA in CSS?
You can use #4E1AEA in CSS with:
background-color: #4E1AEA; or color: #4E1AEA; or as an RGB value: rgb(78, 26, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 89%, 0%, 8%.