Dark Blue

Q: How do I use #5800CC in CSS?

You can use #5800CC in CSS with: background-color: #5800CC; or color: #5800CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(88, 0, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 100%, 0%, 20%.

#5800CC

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #5800CC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 88, 0, 204 in digital design or CMYK 57%, 100%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX: #5800CC
RGB: 88, 0, 204
HSL: 266°, 100%, 40%
CMYK: 57, 100, 0, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 266° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(88, 0, 204), where the blue channel is highest at 204, 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 57C 100M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (100%), 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: #5800CC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 88, 0, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5800CC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 57%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(88, 0, 204)
rgba(88, 0, 204, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 266° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5800CC?

#5800CC is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 88, 0, 204. It has a hue of 266°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #5800CC?

The RGB color code for #5800CC is rgb(88, 0, 204). This means it contains 88 red, 0 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?

Dark Blue (#5800CC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #5800CC in CSS?

You can use #5800CC in CSS with: background-color: #5800CC; or color: #5800CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(88, 0, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 100%, 0%, 20%.