Chambray is a
cool dark color with the hex code #144985.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
20, 73, 133 in digital design or CMYK 85%, 45%, 0%, 48% for print applications.
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Chambray
#144985
Chambray color values
- HEX
- #144985
- RGB
- 20, 73, 133
- HSL
- 212°, 74%, 30%
- CMYK
- 85, 45, 0, 48
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Chambray sits at 212° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 74% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Chambray is rendered as rgb(20, 73, 133), where the blue channel is highest at 133, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Chambray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 85C 45M 0Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Chambray
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #144985;
--brand-primary-rgb: 20, 73, 133;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#144985',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 85%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 48%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(20, 73, 133)
rgba(20, 73, 133, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 212° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #144985?
#144985 is Chambray, a cool dark color with RGB values of 20, 73, 133. It has a hue of 212°, 74%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #144985?
The RGB color code for #144985 is rgb(20, 73, 133). This means it contains 20 red,
73 green, and 133 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chambray a warm or cool color?
Chambray (#144985) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #144985 in CSS?
You can use #144985 in CSS with:
background-color: #144985; or color: #144985; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 73, 133). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 45%, 0%, 48%.