Dark Blue Gray is a
cool medium color with the hex code #6A5478.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
106, 84, 120 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 30%, 0%, 53% for print applications.
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Dark Blue Gray
#6A5478
Dark Blue Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #6A5478
- RGB
- 106, 84, 120
- HSL
- 277°, 18%, 40%
- CMYK
- 12, 30, 0, 53
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue Gray sits at 277° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 18% saturation and 40% 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 12%, 30%, 0%, 53% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Dark Blue Gray
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6A5478;
--brand-primary-rgb: 106, 84, 120;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6A5478',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 12%
M: 30%
Y: 0%
K: 53%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(106, 84, 120)
rgba(106, 84, 120, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6A5478?
#6A5478 is Dark Blue Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 106, 84, 120. It has a hue of 277°, 18%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6A5478?
The RGB color code for #6A5478 is rgb(106, 84, 120). This means it contains 106 red,
84 green, and 120 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#6A5478) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6A5478 in CSS?
You can use #6A5478 in CSS with:
background-color: #6A5478; or color: #6A5478; or as an RGB value: rgb(106, 84, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 30%, 0%, 53%.