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Basalt

#435644

Basalt is a cool dark color with the hex code #435644. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 67, 86, 68 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 0%, 21%, 66% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Basalt Color Values

HEX
#435644
RGB
67, 86, 68
HSL
123°, 12%, 30%
CMYK
22, 0, 21, 66

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Basalt sits at 123° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 12% 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 22%, 0%, 21%, 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: #435644;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 67, 86, 68;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#435644',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 22%
M: 0%
Y: 21%
K: 66%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(67, 86, 68)
rgba(67, 86, 68, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #435644?
#435644 is Basalt, a cool dark color with RGB values of 67, 86, 68. It has a hue of 123°, 12% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #435644?
The RGB color code for #435644 is rgb(67, 86, 68). This means it contains 67 red, 86 green, and 68 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Basalt a warm or cool color?
Basalt (#435644) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #435644 in CSS?
You can use #435644 in CSS with: background-color: #435644; or color: #435644; or as an RGB value: rgb(67, 86, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 0%, 21%, 66%.

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