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Smalt Blue

#397F93

Smalt Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #397F93. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 57, 127, 147 in digital design or CMYK 61%, 14%, 0%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Smalt Blue color values

HEX
#397F93
RGB
57, 127, 147
HSL
193°, 44%, 40%
CMYK
61, 14, 0, 42

About this color

Smalt Blue sits at 193° on the color wheel with 44% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 44% 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, Smalt Blue is rendered as rgb(57, 127, 147), where the blue channel is highest at 147, 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, Smalt Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 61C 14M 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.

How to use Smalt Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #397F93;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 57, 127, 147;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#397F93',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 61%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(57, 127, 147)
rgba(57, 127, 147, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #397F93?
#397F93 is Smalt Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 57, 127, 147. It has a hue of 193°, 44% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #397F93?
The RGB color code for #397F93 is rgb(57, 127, 147). This means it contains 57 red, 127 green, and 147 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Smalt Blue a warm or cool color?
Smalt Blue (#397F93) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #397F93 in CSS?
You can use #397F93 in CSS with: background-color: #397F93; or color: #397F93; or as an RGB value: rgb(57, 127, 147). For print design, use CMYK: 61%, 14%, 0%, 42%.