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Blackcurrant

#36273F

Blackcurrant is a cool dark color with the hex code #36273F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 54, 39, 63 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 38%, 0%, 75% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blackcurrant color values

HEX
#36273F
RGB
54, 39, 63
HSL
278°, 24%, 20%
CMYK
14, 38, 0, 75

About this color

Blackcurrant sits at 278° on the color wheel with 24% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 24% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Blackcurrant is rendered as rgb(54, 39, 63), where the blue channel is highest at 63, though it sits close to the other channels. Low saturation at this depth produces the kind of sophisticated, near-neutral dark that works for application shells, sidebars, and dark-mode base layers.

For print, Blackcurrant translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 38M 0Y 75K. A substantial black component (75%) 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.

How to use Blackcurrant

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #36273F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 54, 39, 63;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#36273F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 75%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(54, 39, 63)
rgba(54, 39, 63, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 278° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #36273F?
#36273F is Blackcurrant, a cool dark color with RGB values of 54, 39, 63. It has a hue of 278°, 24% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #36273F?
The RGB color code for #36273F is rgb(54, 39, 63). This means it contains 54 red, 39 green, and 63 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blackcurrant a warm or cool color?
Blackcurrant (#36273F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #36273F in CSS?
You can use #36273F in CSS with: background-color: #36273F; or color: #36273F; or as an RGB value: rgb(54, 39, 63). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 38%, 0%, 75%.