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Elephant

#1A3C4C

Elephant is a cool dark color with the hex code #1A3C4C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 26, 60, 76 in digital design or CMYK 66%, 21%, 0%, 70% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Elephant color values

HEX
#1A3C4C
RGB
26, 60, 76
HSL
199°, 49%, 20%
CMYK
66, 21, 0, 70

About this color

Elephant sits at 199° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Elephant is rendered as rgb(26, 60, 76), where the blue channel is highest at 76, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Elephant translates to a CMYK breakdown of 66C 21M 0Y 70K. A substantial black component (70%) 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.

How to use Elephant

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1A3C4C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 26, 60, 76;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1A3C4C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 66%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 70%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(26, 60, 76)
rgba(26, 60, 76, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1A3C4C?
#1A3C4C is Elephant, a cool dark color with RGB values of 26, 60, 76. It has a hue of 199°, 49% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1A3C4C?
The RGB color code for #1A3C4C is rgb(26, 60, 76). This means it contains 26 red, 60 green, and 76 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Elephant a warm or cool color?
Elephant (#1A3C4C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1A3C4C in CSS?
You can use #1A3C4C in CSS with: background-color: #1A3C4C; or color: #1A3C4C; or as an RGB value: rgb(26, 60, 76). For print design, use CMYK: 66%, 21%, 0%, 70%.