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Moody Blue

#836ABE

Moody Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #836ABE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 131, 106, 190 in digital design or CMYK 31%, 44%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Moody Blue color values

HEX
#836ABE
RGB
131, 106, 190
HSL
258°, 39%, 58%
CMYK
31, 44, 0, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Moody Blue sits at 258° on the color wheel with 39% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 39% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Moody Blue is rendered as rgb(131, 106, 190), where the blue channel is highest at 190, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Moody Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 31C 44M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (44%), 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 Moody Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #836ABE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 131, 106, 190;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#836ABE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 31%
M: 44%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(131, 106, 190)
rgba(131, 106, 190, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 258° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #836ABE?
#836ABE is Moody Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 131, 106, 190. It has a hue of 258°, 39% saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #836ABE?
The RGB color code for #836ABE is rgb(131, 106, 190). This means it contains 131 red, 106 green, and 190 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Moody Blue a warm or cool color?
Moody Blue (#836ABE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #836ABE in CSS?
You can use #836ABE in CSS with: background-color: #836ABE; or color: #836ABE; or as an RGB value: rgb(131, 106, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 44%, 0%, 25%.

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