Chathams Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #255474.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
37, 84, 116 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 28%, 0%, 55% for print applications.
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Chathams Blue
#255474
Chathams Blue color values
- HEX
- #255474
- RGB
- 37, 84, 116
- HSL
- 204°, 52%, 30%
- CMYK
- 68, 28, 0, 55
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Chathams Blue sits at 204° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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, Chathams Blue is rendered as rgb(37, 84, 116), where the blue channel is highest at 116, 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, Chathams Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 68C 28M 0Y 55K. A substantial black component (55%) 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 Chathams Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #255474;
--brand-primary-rgb: 37, 84, 116;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#255474',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 68%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 55%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(37, 84, 116)
rgba(37, 84, 116, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #255474?
#255474 is Chathams Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 37, 84, 116. It has a hue of 204°, 52%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #255474?
The RGB color code for #255474 is rgb(37, 84, 116). This means it contains 37 red,
84 green, and 116 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chathams Blue a warm or cool color?
Chathams Blue (#255474) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #255474 in CSS?
You can use #255474 in CSS with:
background-color: #255474; or color: #255474; or as an RGB value: rgb(37, 84, 116). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 28%, 0%, 55%.