East Bay

Q: How do I use #485484 in CSS?

You can use #485484 in CSS with: background-color: #485484; or color: #485484; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 84, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 36%, 0%, 48%.

#485484

East Bay is a cool medium color with the hex code #485484. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 72, 84, 132 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 36%, 0%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

East Bay color values

HEX: #485484
RGB: 72, 84, 132
HSL: 228°, 29%, 40%
CMYK: 45, 36, 0, 48

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

East Bay sits at 228° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. 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, East Bay is rendered as rgb(72, 84, 132), where the blue channel is highest at 132, anchoring the color in the cool register. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, East Bay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 45C 36M 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use East Bay

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #485484;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 72, 84, 132;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#485484',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 45%
M: 36%
Y: 0%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(72, 84, 132)
rgba(72, 84, 132, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 228° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #485484?

#485484 is East Bay, a cool medium color with RGB values of 72, 84, 132. It has a hue of 228°, 29% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #485484?

The RGB color code for #485484 is rgb(72, 84, 132). This means it contains 72 red, 84 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.

Is East Bay a warm or cool color?

East Bay (#485484) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #485484 in CSS?

You can use #485484 in CSS with: background-color: #485484; or color: #485484; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 84, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 36%, 0%, 48%.