Dark Blue Gray is a
cool medium color with the hex code #475185.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
71, 81, 133 in digital design or CMYK 47%, 39%, 0%, 48% for print applications.
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Dark Blue Gray
#475185
Dark Blue Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #475185
- RGB
- 71, 81, 133
- HSL
- 230°, 30%, 40%
- CMYK
- 47, 39, 0, 48
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue Gray sits at 230° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 30% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, cool colors like Dark Blue Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.
When using Dark Blue Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 47%, 39%, 0%, 48% 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 Dark Blue Gray
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #475185;
--brand-primary-rgb: 71, 81, 133;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#475185',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 47%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 48%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(71, 81, 133)
rgba(71, 81, 133, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #475185?
#475185 is Dark Blue Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 71, 81, 133. It has a hue of 230°, 30%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #475185?
The RGB color code for #475185 is rgb(71, 81, 133). This means it contains 71 red,
81 green, and 133 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#475185) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #475185 in CSS?
You can use #475185 in CSS with:
background-color: #475185; or color: #475185; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 81, 133). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 39%, 0%, 48%.