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Basalt

#42574C

Basalt is a cool dark color with the hex code #42574C. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 66, 87, 76 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 0%, 13%, 66% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Basalt Color Values

HEX
#42574C
RGB
66, 87, 76
HSL
149°, 14%, 30%
CMYK
24, 0, 13, 66

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Basalt sits at 149° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 14% saturation and 30% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, cool colors like Basalt work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Basalt in print, the CMYK breakdown of 24%, 0%, 13%, 66% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Basalt

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #42574C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 66, 87, 76;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#42574C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 24%
M: 0%
Y: 13%
K: 66%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(66, 87, 76)
rgba(66, 87, 76, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42574C?
#42574C is Basalt, a cool dark color with RGB values of 66, 87, 76. It has a hue of 149°, 14% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #42574C?
The RGB color code for #42574C is rgb(66, 87, 76). This means it contains 66 red, 87 green, and 76 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Basalt a warm or cool color?
Basalt (#42574C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #42574C in CSS?
You can use #42574C in CSS with: background-color: #42574C; or color: #42574C; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 87, 76). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 0%, 13%, 66%.

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