Biscay is a
cool dark color with the hex code #383663.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
56, 54, 99 in digital design or CMYK 43%, 45%, 0%, 61% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Biscay
#383663
Biscay color values
- HEX
- #383663
- RGB
- 56, 54, 99
- HSL
- 243°, 29%, 30%
- CMYK
- 43, 45, 0, 61
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Biscay sits at 243° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% 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, Biscay is rendered as rgb(56, 54, 99), where the blue channel is highest at 99, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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, Biscay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 43C 45M 0Y 61K. A substantial black component (61%) 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: #383663;
--brand-primary-rgb: 56, 54, 99;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#383663',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 43%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 61%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(56, 54, 99)
rgba(56, 54, 99, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 243° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #383663?
#383663 is Biscay, a cool dark color with RGB values of 56, 54, 99. It has a hue of 243°, 29%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #383663?
The RGB color code for #383663 is rgb(56, 54, 99). This means it contains 56 red,
54 green, and 99 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Biscay a warm or cool color?
Biscay (#383663) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #383663 in CSS?
You can use #383663 in CSS with:
background-color: #383663; or color: #383663; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 54, 99). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 45%, 0%, 61%.