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Cutty Sark

#577375

Cutty Sark is a cool medium color with the hex code #577375. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 87, 115, 117 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 2%, 0%, 54% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cutty Sark color values

HEX
#577375
RGB
87, 115, 117
HSL
184°, 15%, 40%
CMYK
26, 2, 0, 54

About this color

Cutty Sark sits at 184° on the color wheel with 15% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 15% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. 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, Cutty Sark is rendered as rgb(87, 115, 117), where the blue channel is highest at 117, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Cutty Sark translates to a CMYK breakdown of 26C 2M 0Y 54K. A substantial black component (54%) 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.

How to use Cutty Sark

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #577375;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 87, 115, 117;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#577375',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 26%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 54%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(87, 115, 117)
rgba(87, 115, 117, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #577375?
#577375 is Cutty Sark, a cool medium color with RGB values of 87, 115, 117. It has a hue of 184°, 15% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #577375?
The RGB color code for #577375 is rgb(87, 115, 117). This means it contains 87 red, 115 green, and 117 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cutty Sark a warm or cool color?
Cutty Sark (#577375) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #577375 in CSS?
You can use #577375 in CSS with: background-color: #577375; or color: #577375; or as an RGB value: rgb(87, 115, 117). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 2%, 0%, 54%.