Governor Bay

Q: How do I use #473BB5 in CSS?

You can use #473BB5 in CSS with: background-color: #473BB5; or color: #473BB5; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 59, 181). For print design, use CMYK: 61%, 67%, 0%, 29%.

#473BB5

Governor Bay is a cool medium color with the hex code #473BB5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 71, 59, 181 in digital design or CMYK 61%, 67%, 0%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Governor Bay color values

HEX: #473BB5
RGB: 71, 59, 181
HSL: 246°, 51%, 47%
CMYK: 61, 67, 0, 29

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Governor Bay sits at 246° on the color wheel with 51% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 51% 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, Governor Bay is rendered as rgb(71, 59, 181), where the blue channel is highest at 181, 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, Governor Bay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 61C 67M 0Y 29K. With a moderate key (29%), 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 Governor Bay

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #473BB5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 71, 59, 181;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#473BB5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 61%
M: 67%
Y: 0%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(71, 59, 181)
rgba(71, 59, 181, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

17 brand s with colors near 246° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #473BB5?

#473BB5 is Governor Bay, a cool medium color with RGB values of 71, 59, 181. It has a hue of 246°, 51% saturation, and 47% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #473BB5?

The RGB color code for #473BB5 is rgb(71, 59, 181). This means it contains 71 red, 59 green, and 181 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Governor Bay a warm or cool color?

Governor Bay (#473BB5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #473BB5 in CSS?

You can use #473BB5 in CSS with: background-color: #473BB5; or color: #473BB5; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 59, 181). For print design, use CMYK: 61%, 67%, 0%, 29%.