Sherpa Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #035563.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
3, 85, 99 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 14%, 0%, 61% for print applications.
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Sherpa Blue
#035563
Sherpa Blue color values
- HEX
- #035563
- RGB
- 3, 85, 99
- HSL
- 189°, 94%, 20%
- CMYK
- 97, 14, 0, 61
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sherpa Blue sits at 189° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Sherpa Blue is rendered as rgb(3, 85, 99), where the blue channel is highest at 99, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Sherpa Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 97C 14M 0Y 61K. A substantial black component (61%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. 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 Sherpa Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #035563;
--brand-primary-rgb: 3, 85, 99;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#035563',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 97%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 61%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(3, 85, 99)
rgba(3, 85, 99, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #035563?
#035563 is Sherpa Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 3, 85, 99. It has a hue of 189°, 94%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #035563?
The RGB color code for #035563 is rgb(3, 85, 99). This means it contains 3 red,
85 green, and 99 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sherpa Blue a warm or cool color?
Sherpa Blue (#035563) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #035563 in CSS?
You can use #035563 in CSS with:
background-color: #035563; or color: #035563; or as an RGB value: rgb(3, 85, 99). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 14%, 0%, 61%.