Bismark

Q: How do I use #40788C in CSS?

You can use #40788C in CSS with: background-color: #40788C; or color: #40788C; or as an RGB value: rgb(64, 120, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 14%, 0%, 45%.

#40788C

Bismark is a cool medium color with the hex code #40788C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 64, 120, 140 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 14%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bismark color values

HEX: #40788C
RGB: 64, 120, 140
HSL: 196°, 37%, 40%
CMYK: 54, 14, 0, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Bismark sits at 196° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% 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, Bismark is rendered as rgb(64, 120, 140), where the blue channel is highest at 140, 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, Bismark translates to a CMYK breakdown of 54C 14M 0Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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 Bismark

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #40788C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 64, 120, 140;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#40788C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 54%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(64, 120, 140)
rgba(64, 120, 140, 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 #40788C?

#40788C is Bismark, a cool medium color with RGB values of 64, 120, 140. It has a hue of 196°, 37% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #40788C?

The RGB color code for #40788C is rgb(64, 120, 140). This means it contains 64 red, 120 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Bismark a warm or cool color?

Bismark (#40788C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #40788C in CSS?

You can use #40788C in CSS with: background-color: #40788C; or color: #40788C; or as an RGB value: rgb(64, 120, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 14%, 0%, 45%.