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Bismark

#476E85

Bismark is a cool medium color with the hex code #476E85. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 71, 110, 133 in digital design or CMYK 47%, 17%, 0%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bismark color values

HEX
#476E85
RGB
71, 110, 133
HSL
202°, 30%, 40%
CMYK
47, 17, 0, 48

About this color

Bismark sits at 202° on the color wheel with 30% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 30% 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, Bismark is rendered as rgb(71, 110, 133), where the blue channel is highest at 133, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Bismark translates to a CMYK breakdown of 47C 17M 0Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), 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.

How to use Bismark

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #476E85;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 71, 110, 133;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#476E85',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 47%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(71, 110, 133)
rgba(71, 110, 133, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #476E85?
#476E85 is Bismark, a cool medium color with RGB values of 71, 110, 133. It has a hue of 202°, 30% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #476E85?
The RGB color code for #476E85 is rgb(71, 110, 133). This means it contains 71 red, 110 green, and 133 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Bismark a warm or cool color?
Bismark (#476E85) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #476E85 in CSS?
You can use #476E85 in CSS with: background-color: #476E85; or color: #476E85; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 110, 133). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 17%, 0%, 48%.