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Kelp

#374026

Kelp is a neutral dark color with the hex code #374026. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 55, 64, 38 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 41%, 75% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Kelp color values

HEX
#374026
RGB
55, 64, 38
HSL
81°, 25%, 20%
CMYK
14, 0, 41, 75

About this color

Kelp sits at 81° on the color wheel with 25% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 25% 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, Kelp is rendered as rgb(55, 64, 38), where the green channel leads at 64, with red and blue channels close behind. 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, Kelp translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 0M 41Y 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 Kelp

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #374026;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 55, 64, 38;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#374026',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 41%
K: 75%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(55, 64, 38)
rgba(55, 64, 38, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 81° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #374026?
#374026 is Kelp, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 55, 64, 38. It has a hue of 81°, 25% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #374026?
The RGB color code for #374026 is rgb(55, 64, 38). This means it contains 55 red, 64 green, and 38 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Kelp a warm or cool color?
Kelp (#374026) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #374026 in CSS?
You can use #374026 in CSS with: background-color: #374026; or color: #374026; or as an RGB value: rgb(55, 64, 38). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 41%, 75%.