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Dark Blue

#6302CA

Dark Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #6302CA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 99, 2, 202 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 99%, 0%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue color values

HEX
#6302CA
RGB
99, 2, 202
HSL
269°, 98%, 40%
CMYK
51, 99, 0, 21

About this color

Dark Blue sits at 269° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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(99, 2, 202), where the blue channel is highest at 202, 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 51C 99M 0Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (99%), 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.

How to use Dark Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6302CA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 99, 2, 202;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6302CA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 51%
M: 99%
Y: 0%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(99, 2, 202)
rgba(99, 2, 202, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 269° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6302CA?
#6302CA is Dark Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 99, 2, 202. It has a hue of 269°, 98% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6302CA?
The RGB color code for #6302CA is rgb(99, 2, 202). This means it contains 99 red, 2 green, and 202 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue (#6302CA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6302CA in CSS?
You can use #6302CA in CSS with: background-color: #6302CA; or color: #6302CA; or as an RGB value: rgb(99, 2, 202). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 99%, 0%, 21%.