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Kelp

#505445

Kelp is a neutral dark color with the hex code #505445. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 80, 84, 69 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 0%, 18%, 67% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Kelp color values

HEX
#505445
RGB
80, 84, 69
HSL
76°, 10%, 30%
CMYK
5, 0, 18, 67

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Kelp sits at 76° on the color wheel with 10% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 10% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Kelp is rendered as rgb(80, 84, 69), where the green channel leads at 84, with red and blue channels close behind. Low saturation at this depth produces the kind of sophisticated, near-neutral dark that works for application shells, sidebars, and dark-mode base layers.

For print, Kelp translates to a CMYK breakdown of 5C 0M 18Y 67K. A substantial black component (67%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Kelp

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #505445;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 84, 69;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#505445',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

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

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

RGB for Screens 

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #505445?
#505445 is Kelp, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 80, 84, 69. It has a hue of 76°, 10% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #505445?
The RGB color code for #505445 is rgb(80, 84, 69). This means it contains 80 red, 84 green, and 69 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Kelp a warm or cool color?
Kelp (#505445) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #505445 in CSS?
You can use #505445 in CSS with: background-color: #505445; or color: #505445; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 84, 69). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 18%, 67%.

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