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Kelp

#565543

Kelp is a warm dark color with the hex code #565543. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 86, 85, 67 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 1%, 22%, 66% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Kelp color values

HEX
#565543
RGB
86, 85, 67
HSL
57°, 12%, 30%
CMYK
0, 1, 22, 66

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Kelp sits at 57° on the color wheel with 12% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow 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, Kelp is rendered as rgb(86, 85, 67), 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, Kelp translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 1M 22Y 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 Kelp

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #565543;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 86, 85, 67;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#565543',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 1%
Y: 22%
K: 66%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(86, 85, 67)
rgba(86, 85, 67, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #565543?
#565543 is Kelp, a warm dark color with RGB values of 86, 85, 67. It has a hue of 57°, 12% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #565543?
The RGB color code for #565543 is rgb(86, 85, 67). This means it contains 86 red, 85 green, and 67 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Kelp a warm or cool color?
Kelp (#565543) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #565543 in CSS?
You can use #565543 in CSS with: background-color: #565543; or color: #565543; or as an RGB value: rgb(86, 85, 67). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 22%, 66%.

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