Scampi

Q: How do I use #68609F in CSS?

You can use #68609F in CSS with: background-color: #68609F; or color: #68609F; or as an RGB value: rgb(104, 96, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 40%, 0%, 38%.

#68609F

Scampi is a cool medium color with the hex code #68609F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 104, 96, 159 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 40%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Scampi color values

HEX: #68609F
RGB: 104, 96, 159
HSL: 248°, 25%, 50%
CMYK: 35, 40, 0, 38

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Scampi sits at 248° on the color wheel with 25% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 25% 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(104, 96, 159), where the blue channel is highest at 159, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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 35C 40M 0Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Scampi

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #68609F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 104, 96, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#68609F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(104, 96, 159)
rgba(104, 96, 159, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

17 brand s with colors near 248° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #68609F?

#68609F is Scampi, a cool medium color with RGB values of 104, 96, 159. It has a hue of 248°, 25% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #68609F?

The RGB color code for #68609F is rgb(104, 96, 159). This means it contains 104 red, 96 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Scampi a warm or cool color?

Scampi (#68609F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #68609F in CSS?

You can use #68609F in CSS with: background-color: #68609F; or color: #68609F; or as an RGB value: rgb(104, 96, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 40%, 0%, 38%.