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Basalt

#564543

Basalt is a warm dark color with the hex code #564543. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 86, 69, 67 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 22%, 66% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Basalt Color Values

HEX
#564543
RGB
86, 69, 67
HSL
6°, 12%, 30%
CMYK
0, 20, 22, 66

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Basalt sits at 6° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 12% 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%, 20%, 22%, 66% 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: #564543;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 86, 69, 67;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#564543',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 22%
K: 66%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(86, 69, 67)
rgba(86, 69, 67, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #564543?
#564543 is Basalt, a warm dark color with RGB values of 86, 69, 67. It has a hue of 6°, 12% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #564543?
The RGB color code for #564543 is rgb(86, 69, 67). This means it contains 86 red, 69 green, and 67 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Basalt a warm or cool color?
Basalt (#564543) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #564543 in CSS?
You can use #564543 in CSS with: background-color: #564543; or color: #564543; or as an RGB value: rgb(86, 69, 67). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 22%, 66%.

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