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Chambray

#385A94

Chambray is a cool medium color with the hex code #385A94. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 56, 90, 148 in digital design or CMYK 62%, 39%, 0%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chambray color values

HEX
#385A94
RGB
56, 90, 148
HSL
218°, 45%, 40%
CMYK
62, 39, 0, 42

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chambray sits at 218° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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, Chambray is rendered as rgb(56, 90, 148), where the blue channel is highest at 148, 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, Chambray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 62C 39M 0Y 42K. With a moderate key (42%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Chambray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #385A94;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 56, 90, 148;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#385A94',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 62%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(56, 90, 148)
rgba(56, 90, 148, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 218° on the color wheel

Best Buy logo
Best Buy
Max logo
Max
Paramount+ logo
Paramount+
Dropbox logo
Dropbox

Frequently asked questions

What color is #385A94?
#385A94 is Chambray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 56, 90, 148. It has a hue of 218°, 45% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #385A94?
The RGB color code for #385A94 is rgb(56, 90, 148). This means it contains 56 red, 90 green, and 148 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chambray a warm or cool color?
Chambray (#385A94) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #385A94 in CSS?
You can use #385A94 in CSS with: background-color: #385A94; or color: #385A94; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 90, 148). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 39%, 0%, 42%.

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