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Basalt

#504554

Basalt is a cool dark color with the hex code #504554. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 80, 69, 84 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 18%, 0%, 67% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Basalt Color Values

HEX
#504554
RGB
80, 69, 84
HSL
284°, 10%, 30%
CMYK
5, 18, 0, 67

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Basalt sits at 284° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 10% saturation and 30% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

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

When using Basalt in print, the CMYK breakdown of 5%, 18%, 0%, 67% 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: #504554;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 69, 84;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#504554',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 5%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 67%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(80, 69, 84)
rgba(80, 69, 84, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #504554?
#504554 is Basalt, a cool dark color with RGB values of 80, 69, 84. It has a hue of 284°, 10% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #504554?
The RGB color code for #504554 is rgb(80, 69, 84). This means it contains 80 red, 69 green, and 84 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Basalt a warm or cool color?
Basalt (#504554) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #504554 in CSS?
You can use #504554 in CSS with: background-color: #504554; or color: #504554; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 69, 84). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 18%, 0%, 67%.

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