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Dark Blue

#5A26DF

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #5A26DF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 90, 38, 223 in digital design or CMYK 60%, 83%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX
#5A26DF
RGB
90, 38, 223
HSL
257°, 74%, 51%
CMYK
60, 83, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 257° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 74% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Dark Blue is rendered as rgb(90, 38, 223), where the blue channel is highest at 223, 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 60C 83M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (83%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Dark Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5A26DF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 90, 38, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#5A26DF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 60%
M: 83%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(90, 38, 223)
rgba(90, 38, 223, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 257° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5A26DF?
#5A26DF is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 90, 38, 223. It has a hue of 257°, 74% saturation, and 51% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5A26DF?
The RGB color code for #5A26DF is rgb(90, 38, 223). This means it contains 90 red, 38 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#5A26DF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5A26DF in CSS?
You can use #5A26DF in CSS with: background-color: #5A26DF; or color: #5A26DF; or as an RGB value: rgb(90, 38, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 60%, 83%, 0%, 13%.

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