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Basalt

#4D4D4D aka “Paramount Gray” by Paramount+

Basalt is a warm dark color with the hex code #4D4D4D. Also known as "Paramount Gray" by Paramount+ . This muted hue can be represented as RGB 77, 77, 77 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 70% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color. Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.

Basalt Color Values

HEX
#4D4D4D
RGB
77, 77, 77
HSL
0°, 0%, 30%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 70

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Basalt sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 0% saturation and 30% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, warm colors like Basalt work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Basalt in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 0%, 0%, 70% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Basalt

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4D4D4D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 77, 77, 77;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#4D4D4D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 70%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(77, 77, 77)
rgba(77, 77, 77, 0.8)

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

Brands using Basalt

1 brand uses this color in their identity

Paramount+

Entertainment • In-house (Paramount)

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D4D4D?
#4D4D4D is Basalt, a warm dark color with RGB values of 77, 77, 77. It has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4D4D4D?
The RGB color code for #4D4D4D is rgb(77, 77, 77). This means it contains 77 red, 77 green, and 77 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Basalt a warm or cool color?
Basalt (#4D4D4D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4D4D4D in CSS?
You can use #4D4D4D in CSS with: background-color: #4D4D4D; or color: #4D4D4D; or as an RGB value: rgb(77, 77, 77). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 0%, 70%.

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