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Basalt

#6F5D5D

Basalt is a warm medium color with the hex code #6F5D5D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 111, 93, 93 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 16%, 16%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Basalt Color Values

HEX
#6F5D5D
RGB
111, 93, 93
HSL
0°, 9%, 40%
CMYK
0, 16, 16, 56

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Basalt sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 9% saturation and 40% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Basalt work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Basalt in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 16%, 16%, 56% 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 Basalt

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6F5D5D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 111, 93, 93;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#6F5D5D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 16%
Y: 16%
K: 56%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(111, 93, 93)
rgba(111, 93, 93, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F5D5D?
#6F5D5D is Basalt, a warm medium color with RGB values of 111, 93, 93. It has a hue of 0°, 9% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6F5D5D?
The RGB color code for #6F5D5D is rgb(111, 93, 93). This means it contains 111 red, 93 green, and 93 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Basalt a warm or cool color?
Basalt (#6F5D5D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6F5D5D in CSS?
You can use #6F5D5D in CSS with: background-color: #6F5D5D; or color: #6F5D5D; or as an RGB value: rgb(111, 93, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 16%, 16%, 56%.

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