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Dark Blue Gray

#4A5D82

Dark Blue Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #4A5D82. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 74, 93, 130 in digital design or CMYK 43%, 28%, 0%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue Gray Color Values

HEX
#4A5D82
RGB
74, 93, 130
HSL
220°, 27%, 40%
CMYK
43, 28, 0, 49

About this color

Dark Blue Gray sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 27% saturation and 40% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Dark Blue Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Dark Blue Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 43%, 28%, 0%, 49% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Dark Blue Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4A5D82;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 74, 93, 130;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4A5D82',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 43%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 49%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(74, 93, 130)
rgba(74, 93, 130, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A5D82?
#4A5D82 is Dark Blue Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 74, 93, 130. It has a hue of 220°, 27% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4A5D82?
The RGB color code for #4A5D82 is rgb(74, 93, 130). This means it contains 74 red, 93 green, and 130 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#4A5D82) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4A5D82 in CSS?
You can use #4A5D82 in CSS with: background-color: #4A5D82; or color: #4A5D82; or as an RGB value: rgb(74, 93, 130). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 28%, 0%, 49%.