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Basalt

#51484A

Basalt is a warm dark color with the hex code #51484A. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 81, 72, 74 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 11%, 9%, 68% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Basalt Color Values

HEX
#51484A
RGB
81, 72, 74
HSL
347°, 6%, 30%
CMYK
0, 11, 9, 68

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Basalt sits at 347° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 6% saturation and 30% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, warm colors like Basalt work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Basalt in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 11%, 9%, 68% 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: #51484A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 81, 72, 74;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#51484A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 11%
Y: 9%
K: 68%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(81, 72, 74)
rgba(81, 72, 74, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #51484A?
#51484A is Basalt, a warm dark color with RGB values of 81, 72, 74. It has a hue of 347°, 6% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #51484A?
The RGB color code for #51484A is rgb(81, 72, 74). This means it contains 81 red, 72 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Basalt a warm or cool color?
Basalt (#51484A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #51484A in CSS?
You can use #51484A in CSS with: background-color: #51484A; or color: #51484A; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 72, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 11%, 9%, 68%.

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