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Dark Blue Gray

#60609F

Dark Blue Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #60609F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 96, 96, 159 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 40%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue Gray Color Values

HEX
#60609F
RGB
96, 96, 159
HSL
240°, 25%, 50%
CMYK
40, 40, 0, 38

About this color

Dark Blue Gray sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 25% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Dark Blue Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Dark Blue Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 40%, 40%, 0%, 38% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Dark Blue Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #60609F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 96, 96, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#60609F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 40%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(96, 96, 159)
rgba(96, 96, 159, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #60609F?
#60609F is Dark Blue Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 96, 96, 159. It has a hue of 240°, 25% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #60609F?
The RGB color code for #60609F is rgb(96, 96, 159). This means it contains 96 red, 96 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#60609F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #60609F in CSS?
You can use #60609F in CSS with: background-color: #60609F; or color: #60609F; or as an RGB value: rgb(96, 96, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 40%, 0%, 38%.