Biscay is a
cool dark color with the hex code #313368.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
49, 51, 104 in digital design or CMYK 53%, 51%, 0%, 59% for print applications.
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Biscay
#313368
Biscay color values
- HEX
- #313368
- RGB
- 49, 51, 104
- HSL
- 238°, 36%, 30%
- CMYK
- 53, 51, 0, 59
Shades & tints
About this color
Biscay sits at 238° on the color wheel with 36% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 36% 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, Biscay is rendered as rgb(49, 51, 104), where the blue channel is highest at 104, 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, Biscay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 53C 51M 0Y 59K. A substantial black component (59%) 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 Biscay
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #313368;
--brand-primary-rgb: 49, 51, 104;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#313368',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 53%
M: 51%
Y: 0%
K: 59% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(49, 51, 104)
rgba(49, 51, 104, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 238° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #313368?
What is the RGB value of #313368?
Is Biscay a warm or cool color?
How do I use #313368 in CSS?
background-color: #313368; or color: #313368; or as an RGB value: rgb(49, 51, 104). For print design, use CMYK: 53%, 51%, 0%, 59%.