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Kashmir Blue

#496183

Kashmir Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #496183. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 73, 97, 131 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 26%, 0%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Kashmir Blue color values

HEX
#496183
RGB
73, 97, 131
HSL
215°, 28%, 40%
CMYK
44, 26, 0, 49

About this color

Kashmir Blue sits at 215° on the color wheel with 28% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 28% 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(73, 97, 131), where the blue channel is highest at 131, 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 44C 26M 0Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), 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 Kashmir Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #496183;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 73, 97, 131;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#496183',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 44%
M: 26%
Y: 0%
K: 49%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(73, 97, 131)
rgba(73, 97, 131, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #496183?
#496183 is Kashmir Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 73, 97, 131. It has a hue of 215°, 28% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #496183?
The RGB color code for #496183 is rgb(73, 97, 131). This means it contains 73 red, 97 green, and 131 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Kashmir Blue a warm or cool color?
Kashmir Blue (#496183) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #496183 in CSS?
You can use #496183 in CSS with: background-color: #496183; or color: #496183; or as an RGB value: rgb(73, 97, 131). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 26%, 0%, 49%.