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Port Gore

#281B4B

Port Gore is a cool dark color with the hex code #281B4B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 40, 27, 75 in digital design or CMYK 47%, 64%, 0%, 71% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Port Gore color values

HEX
#281B4B
RGB
40, 27, 75
HSL
256°, 47%, 20%
CMYK
47, 64, 0, 71

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Port Gore sits at 256° on the color wheel with 47% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 47% 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, Port Gore is rendered as rgb(40, 27, 75), where the blue channel is highest at 75, 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, Port Gore translates to a CMYK breakdown of 47C 64M 0Y 71K. A substantial black component (71%) 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Port Gore

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #281B4B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 27, 75;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#281B4B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 47%
M: 64%
Y: 0%
K: 71%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(40, 27, 75)
rgba(40, 27, 75, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 256° on the color wheel

GitLab logo
GitLab
Canva logo
Canva
Patagonia logo
Patagonia
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently asked questions

What color is #281B4B?
#281B4B is Port Gore, a cool dark color with RGB values of 40, 27, 75. It has a hue of 256°, 47% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #281B4B?
The RGB color code for #281B4B is rgb(40, 27, 75). This means it contains 40 red, 27 green, and 75 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Port Gore a warm or cool color?
Port Gore (#281B4B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #281B4B in CSS?
You can use #281B4B in CSS with: background-color: #281B4B; or color: #281B4B; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 27, 75). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 64%, 0%, 71%.

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