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Scampi

#5C5CA3

Scampi is a cool medium color with the hex code #5C5CA3. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 92, 92, 163 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 44%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Scampi color values

HEX
#5C5CA3
RGB
92, 92, 163
HSL
240°, 28%, 50%
CMYK
44, 44, 0, 36

About this color

Scampi sits at 240° on the color wheel with 28% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 28% 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, Scampi is rendered as rgb(92, 92, 163), where the blue channel is highest at 163, producing a strongly blue character. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Scampi translates to a CMYK breakdown of 44C 44M 0Y 36K. With a moderate key (36%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Scampi

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5C5CA3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 92, 92, 163;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5C5CA3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 44%
M: 44%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(92, 92, 163)
rgba(92, 92, 163, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5C5CA3?
#5C5CA3 is Scampi, a cool medium color with RGB values of 92, 92, 163. It has a hue of 240°, 28% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5C5CA3?
The RGB color code for #5C5CA3 is rgb(92, 92, 163). This means it contains 92 red, 92 green, and 163 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Scampi a warm or cool color?
Scampi (#5C5CA3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5C5CA3 in CSS?
You can use #5C5CA3 in CSS with: background-color: #5C5CA3; or color: #5C5CA3; or as an RGB value: rgb(92, 92, 163). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 44%, 0%, 36%.