Gossamer is a
cool dark color with the hex code #059478.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
5, 148, 120 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 0%, 19%, 42% for print applications.
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Gossamer
#059478
Gossamer color values
- HEX
- #059478
- RGB
- 5, 148, 120
- HSL
- 168°, 93%, 30%
- CMYK
- 97, 0, 19, 42
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Gossamer sits at 168° on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 93%, 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(5, 148, 120), where the green channel leads at 148, 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 97C 0M 19Y 42K. With a moderate key (42%), 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: #059478;
--brand-primary-rgb: 5, 148, 120;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#059478',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 97%
M: 0%
Y: 19%
K: 42%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(5, 148, 120)
rgba(5, 148, 120, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #059478?
#059478 is Gossamer, a cool dark color with RGB values of 5, 148, 120. It has a hue of 168°, 93%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #059478?
The RGB color code for #059478 is rgb(5, 148, 120). This means it contains 5 red,
148 green, and 120 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gossamer a warm or cool color?
Gossamer (#059478) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #059478 in CSS?
You can use #059478 in CSS with:
background-color: #059478; or color: #059478; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 148, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 0%, 19%, 42%.