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Matterhorn

#56434A

Matterhorn is a warm dark color with the hex code #56434A. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 86, 67, 74 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 22%, 14%, 66% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Matterhorn color values

HEX
#56434A
RGB
86, 67, 74
HSL
338°, 12%, 30%
CMYK
0, 22, 14, 66

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Matterhorn sits at 338° on the color wheel with 12% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 12% 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, Matterhorn is rendered as rgb(86, 67, 74), where the red channel dominates at 86, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. 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, Matterhorn translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 22M 14Y 66K. A substantial black component (66%) 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 Matterhorn

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #56434A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 86, 67, 74;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#56434A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 22%
Y: 14%
K: 66%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(86, 67, 74)
rgba(86, 67, 74, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #56434A?
#56434A is Matterhorn, a warm dark color with RGB values of 86, 67, 74. It has a hue of 338°, 12% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #56434A?
The RGB color code for #56434A is rgb(86, 67, 74). This means it contains 86 red, 67 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Matterhorn a warm or cool color?
Matterhorn (#56434A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #56434A in CSS?
You can use #56434A in CSS with: background-color: #56434A; or color: #56434A; or as an RGB value: rgb(86, 67, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 14%, 66%.

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