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Governor Bay

#6040BF

Governor Bay is a cool medium color with the hex code #6040BF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 96, 64, 191 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 66%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Governor Bay color values

HEX
#6040BF
RGB
96, 64, 191
HSL
255°, 50%, 50%
CMYK
50, 66, 0, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Governor Bay sits at 255° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Governor Bay is rendered as rgb(96, 64, 191), where the blue channel is highest at 191, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Governor Bay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 50C 66M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (66%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Governor Bay

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6040BF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 96, 64, 191;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#6040BF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 50%
M: 66%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(96, 64, 191)
rgba(96, 64, 191, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 255° on the color wheel

GitLab logo
GitLab
Canva logo
Canva
Patagonia logo
Patagonia
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6040BF?
#6040BF is Governor Bay, a cool medium color with RGB values of 96, 64, 191. It has a hue of 255°, 50% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6040BF?
The RGB color code for #6040BF is rgb(96, 64, 191). This means it contains 96 red, 64 green, and 191 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Governor Bay a warm or cool color?
Governor Bay (#6040BF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6040BF in CSS?
You can use #6040BF in CSS with: background-color: #6040BF; or color: #6040BF; or as an RGB value: rgb(96, 64, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 66%, 0%, 25%.

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