Dark Midnight Blue

Q: How do I use #4E3960 in CSS?

You can use #4E3960 in CSS with: background-color: #4E3960; or color: #4E3960; or as an RGB value: rgb(78, 57, 96). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 41%, 0%, 62%.

#4E3960

Dark Midnight Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #4E3960. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 78, 57, 96 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 41%, 0%, 62% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Midnight Blue Color Values

HEX: #4E3960
RGB: 78, 57, 96
HSL: 272°, 25%, 30%
CMYK: 19, 41, 0, 62

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Midnight Blue sits at 272° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 25% saturation and 30% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, cool colors like Dark Midnight Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Dark Midnight Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 19%, 41%, 0%, 62% 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 Dark Midnight Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4E3960;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 78, 57, 96;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4E3960',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 19%
M: 41%
Y: 0%
K: 62%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(78, 57, 96)
rgba(78, 57, 96, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 272° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E3960?

#4E3960 is Dark Midnight Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 78, 57, 96. It has a hue of 272°, 25% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4E3960?

The RGB color code for #4E3960 is rgb(78, 57, 96). This means it contains 78 red, 57 green, and 96 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Dark Midnight Blue a warm or cool color?

Dark Midnight Blue (#4E3960) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4E3960 in CSS?

You can use #4E3960 in CSS with: background-color: #4E3960; or color: #4E3960; or as an RGB value: rgb(78, 57, 96). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 41%, 0%, 62%.