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Basalt

#555544

Basalt is a neutral dark color with the hex code #555544. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 85, 85, 68 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 20%, 67% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Basalt Color Values

HEX
#555544
RGB
85, 85, 68
HSL
60°, 11%, 30%
CMYK
0, 0, 20, 67

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Basalt sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 11% saturation and 30% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, neutral colors like Basalt work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Basalt in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 0%, 20%, 67% 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: #555544;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 85, 85, 68;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#555544',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 20%
K: 67%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(85, 85, 68)
rgba(85, 85, 68, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555544?
#555544 is Basalt, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 85, 85, 68. It has a hue of 60°, 11% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #555544?
The RGB color code for #555544 is rgb(85, 85, 68). This means it contains 85 red, 85 green, and 68 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Basalt a warm or cool color?
Basalt (#555544) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #555544 in CSS?
You can use #555544 in CSS with: background-color: #555544; or color: #555544; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 85, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 20%, 67%.

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