Gigas

Q: How do I use #473993 in CSS?

You can use #473993 in CSS with: background-color: #473993; or color: #473993; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 57, 147). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 61%, 0%, 42%.

#473993

Gigas is a cool medium color with the hex code #473993. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 71, 57, 147 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 61%, 0%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gigas color values

HEX: #473993
RGB: 71, 57, 147
HSL: 249°, 44%, 40%
CMYK: 52, 61, 0, 42

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gigas sits at 249° on the color wheel with 44% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 44% 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, Gigas is rendered as rgb(71, 57, 147), where the blue channel is highest at 147, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Gigas translates to a CMYK breakdown of 52C 61M 0Y 42K. With a moderate key (42%), 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 Gigas

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #473993;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 71, 57, 147;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#473993',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 52%
M: 61%
Y: 0%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(71, 57, 147)
rgba(71, 57, 147, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

16 brand s with colors near 249° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #473993?

#473993 is Gigas, a cool medium color with RGB values of 71, 57, 147. It has a hue of 249°, 44% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #473993?

The RGB color code for #473993 is rgb(71, 57, 147). This means it contains 71 red, 57 green, and 147 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gigas a warm or cool color?

Gigas (#473993) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #473993 in CSS?

You can use #473993 in CSS with: background-color: #473993; or color: #473993; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 57, 147). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 61%, 0%, 42%.