Bismark is a
cool medium color with the hex code #4B738B.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
75, 115, 139 in digital design or CMYK 46%, 17%, 0%, 45% for print applications.
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Bismark
#4B738B
Bismark color values
- HEX
- #4B738B
- RGB
- 75, 115, 139
- HSL
- 203°, 30%, 42%
- CMYK
- 46, 17, 0, 45
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Bismark sits at 203° on the color wheel with 30% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 30% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(75, 115, 139), where the blue channel is highest at 139, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Bismark translates to a CMYK breakdown of 46C 17M 0Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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: #4B738B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 75, 115, 139;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#4B738B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 46%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 45%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(75, 115, 139)
rgba(75, 115, 139, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #4B738B?
#4B738B is Bismark, a cool medium color with RGB values of 75, 115, 139. It has a hue of 203°, 30%
saturation, and 42% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #4B738B?
The RGB color code for #4B738B is rgb(75, 115, 139). This means it contains 75 red,
115 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Bismark a warm or cool color?
Bismark (#4B738B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4B738B in CSS?
You can use #4B738B in CSS with:
background-color: #4B738B; or color: #4B738B; or as an RGB value: rgb(75, 115, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 17%, 0%, 45%.