Dark Blue Gray is a
cool dark color with the hex code #543861.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
84, 56, 97 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 42%, 0%, 62% for print applications.
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Dark Blue Gray
#543861
Dark Blue Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #543861
- RGB
- 84, 56, 97
- HSL
- 281°, 27%, 30%
- CMYK
- 13, 42, 0, 62
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue Gray sits at 281° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 27% saturation and 30% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.
In digital design, cool colors like Dark Blue Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.
When using Dark Blue Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 13%, 42%, 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 Blue Gray
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #543861;
--brand-primary-rgb: 84, 56, 97;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#543861',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 13%
M: 42%
Y: 0%
K: 62%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(84, 56, 97)
rgba(84, 56, 97, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #543861?
#543861 is Dark Blue Gray, a cool dark color with RGB values of 84, 56, 97. It has a hue of 281°, 27%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #543861?
The RGB color code for #543861 is rgb(84, 56, 97). This means it contains 84 red,
56 green, and 97 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#543861) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #543861 in CSS?
You can use #543861 in CSS with:
background-color: #543861; or color: #543861; or as an RGB value: rgb(84, 56, 97). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 42%, 0%, 62%.