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Basalt

#874F53

Basalt is a warm medium color with the hex code #874F53. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 135, 79, 83 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 41%, 39%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Basalt Color Values

HEX
#874F53
RGB
135, 79, 83
HSL
356°, 26%, 42%
CMYK
0, 41, 39, 47

About this color

Basalt sits at 356° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 26% saturation and 42% 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%, 41%, 39%, 47% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Basalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #874F53;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 135, 79, 83;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#874F53',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 41%
Y: 39%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(135, 79, 83)
rgba(135, 79, 83, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 356° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #874F53?
#874F53 is Basalt, a warm medium color with RGB values of 135, 79, 83. It has a hue of 356°, 26% saturation, and 42% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #874F53?
The RGB color code for #874F53 is rgb(135, 79, 83). This means it contains 135 red, 79 green, and 83 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Basalt a warm or cool color?
Basalt (#874F53) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #874F53 in CSS?
You can use #874F53 in CSS with: background-color: #874F53; or color: #874F53; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 79, 83). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 41%, 39%, 47%.