Victoria

Q: How do I use #48408C in CSS?

You can use #48408C in CSS with: background-color: #48408C; or color: #48408C; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 64, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 49%, 54%, 0%, 45%.

#48408C

Victoria is a cool medium color with the hex code #48408C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 72, 64, 140 in digital design or CMYK 49%, 54%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Victoria color values

HEX: #48408C
RGB: 72, 64, 140
HSL: 246°, 37%, 40%
CMYK: 49, 54, 0, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Victoria sits at 246° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% 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, Victoria is rendered as rgb(72, 64, 140), where the blue channel is highest at 140, 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, Victoria translates to a CMYK breakdown of 49C 54M 0Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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 Victoria

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #48408C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 72, 64, 140;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#48408C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 49%
M: 54%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(72, 64, 140)
rgba(72, 64, 140, 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 #48408C?

#48408C is Victoria, a cool medium color with RGB values of 72, 64, 140. It has a hue of 246°, 37% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #48408C?

The RGB color code for #48408C is rgb(72, 64, 140). This means it contains 72 red, 64 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Victoria a warm or cool color?

Victoria (#48408C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #48408C in CSS?

You can use #48408C in CSS with: background-color: #48408C; or color: #48408C; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 64, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 49%, 54%, 0%, 45%.