Comet

Q: How do I use #4D5B80 in CSS?

You can use #4D5B80 in CSS with: background-color: #4D5B80; or color: #4D5B80; or as an RGB value: rgb(77, 91, 128). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 29%, 0%, 50%.

#4D5B80

Comet is a cool medium color with the hex code #4D5B80. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 77, 91, 128 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 29%, 0%, 50% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Comet color values

HEX: #4D5B80
RGB: 77, 91, 128
HSL: 224°, 25%, 40%
CMYK: 40, 29, 0, 50

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Comet sits at 224° on the color wheel with 25% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 25% 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, Comet is rendered as rgb(77, 91, 128), where the blue channel is highest at 128, 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, Comet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 40C 29M 0Y 50K. With a moderate key (50%), 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 Comet

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4D5B80;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 77, 91, 128;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4D5B80',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 40%
M: 29%
Y: 0%
K: 50%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(77, 91, 128)
rgba(77, 91, 128, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 224° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4D5B80?

#4D5B80 is Comet, a cool medium color with RGB values of 77, 91, 128. It has a hue of 224°, 25% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4D5B80?

The RGB color code for #4D5B80 is rgb(77, 91, 128). This means it contains 77 red, 91 green, and 128 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Comet a warm or cool color?

Comet (#4D5B80) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4D5B80 in CSS?

You can use #4D5B80 in CSS with: background-color: #4D5B80; or color: #4D5B80; or as an RGB value: rgb(77, 91, 128). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 29%, 0%, 50%.