Gossamer

Q: How do I use #009978 in CSS?

You can use #009978 in CSS with: background-color: #009978; or color: #009978; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 153, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 22%, 40%.

#009978

Gossamer is a cool dark color with the hex code #009978. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 0, 153, 120 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 0%, 22%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gossamer color values

HEX: #009978
RGB: 0, 153, 120
HSL: 167°, 100%, 30%
CMYK: 100, 0, 22, 40

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gossamer sits at 167° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 30% 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, Gossamer is rendered as rgb(0, 153, 120), where the green channel leads at 153, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Gossamer translates to a CMYK breakdown of 100C 0M 22Y 40K. With a moderate key (40%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Gossamer

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #009978;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 0, 153, 120;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#009978',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 100%
M: 0%
Y: 22%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(0, 153, 120)
rgba(0, 153, 120, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 167° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #009978?

#009978 is Gossamer, a cool dark color with RGB values of 0, 153, 120. It has a hue of 167°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #009978?

The RGB color code for #009978 is rgb(0, 153, 120). This means it contains 0 red, 153 green, and 120 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gossamer a warm or cool color?

Gossamer (#009978) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #009978 in CSS?

You can use #009978 in CSS with: background-color: #009978; or color: #009978; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 153, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 22%, 40%.