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Calypso

#426D8A

Calypso is a cool medium color with the hex code #426D8A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 66, 109, 138 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 21%, 0%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Calypso color values

HEX
#426D8A
RGB
66, 109, 138
HSL
204°, 35%, 40%
CMYK
52, 21, 0, 46

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Calypso sits at 204° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% 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, Calypso is rendered as rgb(66, 109, 138), where the blue channel is highest at 138, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Calypso translates to a CMYK breakdown of 52C 21M 0Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Calypso

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #426D8A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 66, 109, 138;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#426D8A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 52%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 46%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(66, 109, 138)
rgba(66, 109, 138, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 204° on the color wheel

Dell logo
Dell
Intel logo
Intel
Reddit logo
Reddit
Snowflake logo
Snowflake

Frequently asked questions

What color is #426D8A?
#426D8A is Calypso, a cool medium color with RGB values of 66, 109, 138. It has a hue of 204°, 35% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #426D8A?
The RGB color code for #426D8A is rgb(66, 109, 138). This means it contains 66 red, 109 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Calypso a warm or cool color?
Calypso (#426D8A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #426D8A in CSS?
You can use #426D8A in CSS with: background-color: #426D8A; or color: #426D8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 109, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 21%, 0%, 46%.

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