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Smalt

#31339B

Smalt is a cool medium color with the hex code #31339B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 49, 51, 155 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 67%, 0%, 39% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Smalt color values

HEX
#31339B
RGB
49, 51, 155
HSL
239°, 52%, 40%
CMYK
68, 67, 0, 39

About this color

Smalt sits at 239° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 40% 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. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Smalt is rendered as rgb(49, 51, 155), where the blue channel is highest at 155, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Smalt translates to a CMYK breakdown of 68C 67M 0Y 39K. With a moderate key (39%), 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.

How to use Smalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #31339B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 49, 51, 155;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#31339B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 68%
M: 67%
Y: 0%
K: 39%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(49, 51, 155)
rgba(49, 51, 155, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #31339B?
#31339B is Smalt, a cool medium color with RGB values of 49, 51, 155. It has a hue of 239°, 52% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #31339B?
The RGB color code for #31339B is rgb(49, 51, 155). This means it contains 49 red, 51 green, and 155 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Smalt a warm or cool color?
Smalt (#31339B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #31339B in CSS?
You can use #31339B in CSS with: background-color: #31339B; or color: #31339B; or as an RGB value: rgb(49, 51, 155). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 67%, 0%, 39%.