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Dark Blue Gray

#745873

Dark Blue Gray is a warm medium color with the hex code #745873. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 116, 88, 115 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 24%, 1%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue Gray Color Values

HEX
#745873
RGB
116, 88, 115
HSL
302°, 14%, 40%
CMYK
0, 24, 1, 55

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue Gray sits at 302° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 14% saturation and 40% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Dark Blue Gray 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 Dark Blue Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 24%, 1%, 55% 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: #745873;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 116, 88, 115;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#745873',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 24%
Y: 1%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(116, 88, 115)
rgba(116, 88, 115, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #745873?
#745873 is Dark Blue Gray, a warm medium color with RGB values of 116, 88, 115. It has a hue of 302°, 14% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #745873?
The RGB color code for #745873 is rgb(116, 88, 115). This means it contains 116 red, 88 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#745873) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #745873 in CSS?
You can use #745873 in CSS with: background-color: #745873; or color: #745873; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 88, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 24%, 1%, 55%.

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