Chambray

Q: How do I use #504F8C in CSS?

You can use #504F8C in CSS with: background-color: #504F8C; or color: #504F8C; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 79, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 44%, 0%, 45%.

#504F8C

Chambray is a cool medium color with the hex code #504F8C. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 80, 79, 140 in digital design or CMYK 43%, 44%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chambray color values

HEX: #504F8C
RGB: 80, 79, 140
HSL: 241°, 28%, 43%
CMYK: 43, 44, 0, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chambray sits at 241° on the color wheel with 28% saturation and 43% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 28% 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(80, 79, 140), where the blue channel is highest at 140, 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 43C 44M 0Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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 Chambray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #504F8C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 79, 140;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#504F8C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 43%
M: 44%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(80, 79, 140)
rgba(80, 79, 140, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 241° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #504F8C?

#504F8C is Chambray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 80, 79, 140. It has a hue of 241°, 28% saturation, and 43% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #504F8C?

The RGB color code for #504F8C is rgb(80, 79, 140). This means it contains 80 red, 79 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chambray a warm or cool color?

Chambray (#504F8C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #504F8C in CSS?

You can use #504F8C in CSS with: background-color: #504F8C; or color: #504F8C; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 79, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 44%, 0%, 45%.