Observatory is a
cool dark color with the hex code #08917A.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
8, 145, 122 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 0%, 16%, 43% for print applications.
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Observatory
#08917A
Observatory color values
- HEX
- #08917A
- RGB
- 8, 145, 122
- HSL
- 170°, 90%, 30%
- CMYK
- 94, 0, 16, 43
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Observatory sits at 170° 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, Observatory is rendered as rgb(8, 145, 122), where the green channel leads at 145, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Observatory translates to a CMYK breakdown of 94C 0M 16Y 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 Observatory
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #08917A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 8, 145, 122;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#08917A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 94%
M: 0%
Y: 16%
K: 43%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(8, 145, 122)
rgba(8, 145, 122, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #08917A?
#08917A is Observatory, a cool dark color with RGB values of 8, 145, 122. It has a hue of 170°, 90%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #08917A?
The RGB color code for #08917A is rgb(8, 145, 122). This means it contains 8 red,
145 green, and 122 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Observatory a warm or cool color?
Observatory (#08917A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #08917A in CSS?
You can use #08917A in CSS with:
background-color: #08917A; or color: #08917A; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 145, 122). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 0%, 16%, 43%.