Kashmir Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #486684.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
72, 102, 132 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 23%, 0%, 48% for print applications.
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Kashmir Blue
#486684
Kashmir Blue color values
- HEX
- #486684
- RGB
- 72, 102, 132
- HSL
- 210°, 29%, 40%
- CMYK
- 45, 23, 0, 48
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Kashmir Blue sits at 210° 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, Kashmir Blue is rendered as rgb(72, 102, 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, Kashmir Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 45C 23M 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 Kashmir Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #486684;
--brand-primary-rgb: 72, 102, 132;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#486684',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 45%
M: 23%
Y: 0%
K: 48%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(72, 102, 132)
rgba(72, 102, 132, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #486684?
#486684 is Kashmir Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 72, 102, 132. It has a hue of 210°, 29%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #486684?
The RGB color code for #486684 is rgb(72, 102, 132). This means it contains 72 red,
102 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Kashmir Blue a warm or cool color?
Kashmir Blue (#486684) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #486684 in CSS?
You can use #486684 in CSS with:
background-color: #486684; or color: #486684; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 102, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 23%, 0%, 48%.