Wedgewood

Q: How do I use #5488AB in CSS?

You can use #5488AB in CSS with: background-color: #5488AB; or color: #5488AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(84, 136, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 20%, 0%, 33%.

#5488AB

Wedgewood is a cool medium color with the hex code #5488AB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 84, 136, 171 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 20%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wedgewood color values

HEX: #5488AB
RGB: 84, 136, 171
HSL: 204°, 34%, 50%
CMYK: 51, 20, 0, 33

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Wedgewood sits at 204° on the color wheel with 34% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 34% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Wedgewood is rendered as rgb(84, 136, 171), where the blue channel is highest at 171, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Wedgewood translates to a CMYK breakdown of 51C 20M 0Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), 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 Wedgewood

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5488AB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 84, 136, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5488AB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 51%
M: 20%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(84, 136, 171)
rgba(84, 136, 171, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 204° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5488AB?

#5488AB is Wedgewood, a cool medium color with RGB values of 84, 136, 171. It has a hue of 204°, 34% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #5488AB?

The RGB color code for #5488AB is rgb(84, 136, 171). This means it contains 84 red, 136 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Wedgewood a warm or cool color?

Wedgewood (#5488AB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #5488AB in CSS?

You can use #5488AB in CSS with: background-color: #5488AB; or color: #5488AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(84, 136, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 20%, 0%, 33%.