Bismark

Q: How do I use #486D84 in CSS?

You can use #486D84 in CSS with: background-color: #486D84; or color: #486D84; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 109, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 17%, 0%, 48%.

#486D84

Bismark is a cool medium color with the hex code #486D84. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 72, 109, 132 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 17%, 0%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bismark color values

HEX: #486D84
RGB: 72, 109, 132
HSL: 203°, 29%, 40%
CMYK: 45, 17, 0, 48

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Bismark sits at 203° 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, Bismark is rendered as rgb(72, 109, 132), where the blue channel is highest at 132, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Bismark translates to a CMYK breakdown of 45C 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Bismark

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #486D84;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 72, 109, 132;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#486D84',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 45%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(72, 109, 132)
rgba(72, 109, 132, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 203° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #486D84?

#486D84 is Bismark, a cool medium color with RGB values of 72, 109, 132. It has a hue of 203°, 29% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #486D84?

The RGB color code for #486D84 is rgb(72, 109, 132). This means it contains 72 red, 109 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Bismark a warm or cool color?

Bismark (#486D84) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #486D84 in CSS?

You can use #486D84 in CSS with: background-color: #486D84; or color: #486D84; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 109, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 17%, 0%, 48%.