Moody Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #9182E3.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
145, 130, 227 in digital design or CMYK 36%, 43%, 0%, 11% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Moody Blue
#9182E3
Moody Blue color values
- HEX
- #9182E3
- RGB
- 145, 130, 227
- HSL
- 249°, 63%, 70%
- CMYK
- 36, 43, 0, 11
Shades & tints
About this color
Moody Blue sits at 249° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 63% 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, Moody Blue is rendered as rgb(145, 130, 227), where the blue channel is highest at 227, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Moody Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 36C 43M 0Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (43%), 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 Moody Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #9182E3;
--brand-primary-rgb: 145, 130, 227;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#9182E3',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 36%
M: 43%
Y: 0%
K: 11% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(145, 130, 227)
rgba(145, 130, 227, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
16 brand s with colors near 249° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #9182E3?
What is the RGB value of #9182E3?
Is Moody Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #9182E3 in CSS?
background-color: #9182E3; or color: #9182E3; or as an RGB value: rgb(145, 130, 227). For print design, use CMYK: 36%, 43%, 0%, 11%.