Gossamer

Q: How do I use #08916D in CSS?

You can use #08916D in CSS with: background-color: #08916D; or color: #08916D; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 145, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 0%, 25%, 43%.

#08916D

Gossamer is a cool dark color with the hex code #08916D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 8, 145, 109 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 0%, 25%, 43% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gossamer color values

HEX: #08916D
RGB: 8, 145, 109
HSL: 164°, 90%, 30%
CMYK: 94, 0, 25, 43

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gossamer sits at 164° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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(8, 145, 109), where the green channel leads at 145, 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 94C 0M 25Y 43K. With a moderate key (43%), 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: #08916D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 8, 145, 109;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#08916D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 94%
M: 0%
Y: 25%
K: 43%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(8, 145, 109)
rgba(8, 145, 109, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 164° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #08916D?

#08916D is Gossamer, a cool dark color with RGB values of 8, 145, 109. It has a hue of 164°, 90% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #08916D?

The RGB color code for #08916D is rgb(8, 145, 109). This means it contains 8 red, 145 green, and 109 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gossamer a warm or cool color?

Gossamer (#08916D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #08916D in CSS?

You can use #08916D in CSS with: background-color: #08916D; or color: #08916D; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 145, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 0%, 25%, 43%.