Calypso

Q: How do I use #387B94 in CSS?

You can use #387B94 in CSS with: background-color: #387B94; or color: #387B94; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 123, 148). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 17%, 0%, 42%.

#387B94

Calypso is a cool medium color with the hex code #387B94. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 56, 123, 148 in digital design or CMYK 62%, 17%, 0%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Calypso color values

HEX: #387B94
RGB: 56, 123, 148
HSL: 196°, 45%, 40%
CMYK: 62, 17, 0, 42

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Calypso sits at 196° 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, 123, 148), where the blue channel is highest at 148, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 17M 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: #387B94;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 56, 123, 148;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#387B94',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 62%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(56, 123, 148)
rgba(56, 123, 148, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 196° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #387B94?

#387B94 is Calypso, a cool medium color with RGB values of 56, 123, 148. It has a hue of 196°, 45% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #387B94?

The RGB color code for #387B94 is rgb(56, 123, 148). This means it contains 56 red, 123 green, and 148 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Calypso a warm or cool color?

Calypso (#387B94) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #387B94 in CSS?

You can use #387B94 in CSS with: background-color: #387B94; or color: #387B94; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 123, 148). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 17%, 0%, 42%.