Patina

Q: How do I use #4B8B84 in CSS?

You can use #4B8B84 in CSS with: background-color: #4B8B84; or color: #4B8B84; or as an RGB value: rgb(75, 139, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 0%, 5%, 45%.

#4B8B84

Patina is a cool medium color with the hex code #4B8B84. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 75, 139, 132 in digital design or CMYK 46%, 0%, 5%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Patina color values

HEX: #4B8B84
RGB: 75, 139, 132
HSL: 173°, 30%, 42%
CMYK: 46, 0, 5, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Patina sits at 173° on the color wheel with 30% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the cyan 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, Patina is rendered as rgb(75, 139, 132), where the green channel leads at 139, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Patina translates to a CMYK breakdown of 46C 0M 5Y 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 Patina

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4B8B84;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 75, 139, 132;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4B8B84',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 46%
M: 0%
Y: 5%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(75, 139, 132)
rgba(75, 139, 132, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

22 brand s with colors near 173° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4B8B84?

#4B8B84 is Patina, a cool medium color with RGB values of 75, 139, 132. It has a hue of 173°, 30% saturation, and 42% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4B8B84?

The RGB color code for #4B8B84 is rgb(75, 139, 132). This means it contains 75 red, 139 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Patina a warm or cool color?

Patina (#4B8B84) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4B8B84 in CSS?

You can use #4B8B84 in CSS with: background-color: #4B8B84; or color: #4B8B84; or as an RGB value: rgb(75, 139, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 0%, 5%, 45%.