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Xanadu

#748B7B

Xanadu is a cool medium color with the hex code #748B7B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 116, 139, 123 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 0%, 12%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Xanadu color values

HEX
#748B7B
RGB
116, 139, 123
HSL
138°, 9%, 50%
CMYK
17, 0, 12, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Xanadu sits at 138° on the color wheel with 9% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. 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, Xanadu is rendered as rgb(116, 139, 123), where the green channel leads at 139, with red and blue channels close behind. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Xanadu translates to a CMYK breakdown of 17C 0M 12Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Xanadu

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #748B7B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 116, 139, 123;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#748B7B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 17%
M: 0%
Y: 12%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(116, 139, 123)
rgba(116, 139, 123, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #748B7B?
#748B7B is Xanadu, a cool medium color with RGB values of 116, 139, 123. It has a hue of 138°, 9% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #748B7B?
The RGB color code for #748B7B is rgb(116, 139, 123). This means it contains 116 red, 139 green, and 123 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Xanadu a warm or cool color?
Xanadu (#748B7B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #748B7B in CSS?
You can use #748B7B in CSS with: background-color: #748B7B; or color: #748B7B; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 139, 123). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 12%, 45%.

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