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Salem

#008A49

Salem is a cool dark color with the hex code #008A49. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 0, 138, 73 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 0%, 47%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Salem color values

HEX
#008A49
RGB
0, 138, 73
HSL
152°, 100%, 27%
CMYK
100, 0, 47, 46

About this color

Salem sits at 152° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Salem is rendered as rgb(0, 138, 73), where the green channel leads at 138, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Salem translates to a CMYK breakdown of 100C 0M 47Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), 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.

How to use Salem

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #008A49;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 0, 138, 73;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#008A49',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 100%
M: 0%
Y: 47%
K: 46%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(0, 138, 73)
rgba(0, 138, 73, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #008A49?
#008A49 is Salem, a cool dark color with RGB values of 0, 138, 73. It has a hue of 152°, 100% saturation, and 27% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #008A49?
The RGB color code for #008A49 is rgb(0, 138, 73). This means it contains 0 red, 138 green, and 73 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Salem a warm or cool color?
Salem (#008A49) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #008A49 in CSS?
You can use #008A49 in CSS with: background-color: #008A49; or color: #008A49; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 138, 73). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 47%, 46%.