Biscay is a
cool dark color with the hex code #333566.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
51, 53, 102 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 48%, 0%, 60% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Biscay
#333566
Biscay color values
- HEX
- #333566
- RGB
- 51, 53, 102
- HSL
- 238°, 33%, 30%
- CMYK
- 50, 48, 0, 60
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Biscay sits at 238° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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(51, 53, 102), where the blue channel is highest at 102, 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 50C 48M 0Y 60K. A substantial black component (60%) 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: #333566;
--brand-primary-rgb: 51, 53, 102;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#333566',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 50%
M: 48%
Y: 0%
K: 60%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(51, 53, 102)
rgba(51, 53, 102, 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 #333566?
#333566 is Biscay, a cool dark color with RGB values of 51, 53, 102. It has a hue of 238°, 33%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #333566?
The RGB color code for #333566 is rgb(51, 53, 102). This means it contains 51 red,
53 green, and 102 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Biscay a warm or cool color?
Biscay (#333566) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #333566 in CSS?
You can use #333566 in CSS with:
background-color: #333566; or color: #333566; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 53, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 48%, 0%, 60%.