Calypso is a
cool medium color with the hex code #387494.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
56, 116, 148 in digital design or CMYK 62%, 22%, 0%, 42% for print applications.
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Calypso
#387494
Calypso color values
- HEX
- #387494
- RGB
- 56, 116, 148
- HSL
- 201°, 45%, 40%
- CMYK
- 62, 22, 0, 42
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Calypso sits at 201° 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, Calypso is rendered as rgb(56, 116, 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, Calypso translates to a CMYK breakdown of 62C 22M 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Calypso
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #387494;
--brand-primary-rgb: 56, 116, 148;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#387494',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 62%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 42%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(56, 116, 148)
rgba(56, 116, 148, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #387494?
#387494 is Calypso, a cool medium color with RGB values of 56, 116, 148. It has a hue of 201°, 45%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #387494?
The RGB color code for #387494 is rgb(56, 116, 148). This means it contains 56 red,
116 green, and 148 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Calypso a warm or cool color?
Calypso (#387494) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #387494 in CSS?
You can use #387494 in CSS with:
background-color: #387494; or color: #387494; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 116, 148). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 22%, 0%, 42%.