Smalt Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #3C8090.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
60, 128, 144 in digital design or CMYK 58%, 11%, 0%, 44% for print applications.
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Smalt Blue
#3C8090
Smalt Blue color values
- HEX
- #3C8090
- RGB
- 60, 128, 144
- HSL
- 191°, 41%, 40%
- CMYK
- 58, 11, 0, 44
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Smalt Blue sits at 191° on the color wheel with 41% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 41% 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(60, 128, 144), where the blue channel is highest at 144, 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 58C 11M 0Y 44K. With a moderate key (44%), 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 Smalt Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #3C8090;
--brand-primary-rgb: 60, 128, 144;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#3C8090',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 58%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 44%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(60, 128, 144)
rgba(60, 128, 144, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #3C8090?
#3C8090 is Smalt Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 60, 128, 144. It has a hue of 191°, 41%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #3C8090?
The RGB color code for #3C8090 is rgb(60, 128, 144). This means it contains 60 red,
128 green, and 144 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Smalt Blue a warm or cool color?
Smalt Blue (#3C8090) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #3C8090 in CSS?
You can use #3C8090 in CSS with:
background-color: #3C8090; or color: #3C8090; or as an RGB value: rgb(60, 128, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 11%, 0%, 44%.