Gun Powder

Q: How do I use #3C405D in CSS?

You can use #3C405D in CSS with: background-color: #3C405D; or color: #3C405D; or as an RGB value: rgb(60, 64, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 31%, 0%, 64%.

#3C405D

Gun Powder is a cool dark color with the hex code #3C405D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 60, 64, 93 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 31%, 0%, 64% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gun Powder color values

HEX: #3C405D
RGB: 60, 64, 93
HSL: 233°, 22%, 30%
CMYK: 35, 31, 0, 64

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gun Powder sits at 233° on the color wheel with 22% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 22% 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, Gun Powder is rendered as rgb(60, 64, 93), where the blue channel is highest at 93, 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, Gun Powder translates to a CMYK breakdown of 35C 31M 0Y 64K. A substantial black component (64%) 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 Gun Powder

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3C405D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 60, 64, 93;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3C405D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 31%
Y: 0%
K: 64%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(60, 64, 93)
rgba(60, 64, 93, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 233° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3C405D?

#3C405D is Gun Powder, a cool dark color with RGB values of 60, 64, 93. It has a hue of 233°, 22% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3C405D?

The RGB color code for #3C405D is rgb(60, 64, 93). This means it contains 60 red, 64 green, and 93 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gun Powder a warm or cool color?

Gun Powder (#3C405D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3C405D in CSS?

You can use #3C405D in CSS with: background-color: #3C405D; or color: #3C405D; or as an RGB value: rgb(60, 64, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 31%, 0%, 64%.