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Chambray

#4C4884

Chambray is a cool medium color with the hex code #4C4884. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 76, 72, 132 in digital design or CMYK 42%, 45%, 0%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chambray color values

HEX
#4C4884
RGB
76, 72, 132
HSL
244°, 29%, 40%
CMYK
42, 45, 0, 48

About this color

Chambray sits at 244° 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, Chambray is rendered as rgb(76, 72, 132), where the blue channel is highest at 132, 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, Chambray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 42C 45M 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.

How to use Chambray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4C4884;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 76, 72, 132;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4C4884',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 42%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(76, 72, 132)
rgba(76, 72, 132, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4C4884?
#4C4884 is Chambray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 76, 72, 132. It has a hue of 244°, 29% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4C4884?
The RGB color code for #4C4884 is rgb(76, 72, 132). This means it contains 76 red, 72 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chambray a warm or cool color?
Chambray (#4C4884) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4C4884 in CSS?
You can use #4C4884 in CSS with: background-color: #4C4884; or color: #4C4884; or as an RGB value: rgb(76, 72, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 42%, 45%, 0%, 48%.