Shamrock

Q: How do I use #08C49E in CSS?

You can use #08C49E in CSS with: background-color: #08C49E; or color: #08C49E; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 196, 158). For print design, use CMYK: 96%, 0%, 19%, 23%.

#08C49E

Shamrock is a cool medium color with the hex code #08C49E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 8, 196, 158 in digital design or CMYK 96%, 0%, 19%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Shamrock color values

HEX: #08C49E
RGB: 8, 196, 158
HSL: 168°, 92%, 40%
CMYK: 96, 0, 19, 23

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Shamrock sits at 168° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Shamrock is rendered as rgb(8, 196, 158), where the green channel leads at 196, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Shamrock translates to a CMYK breakdown of 96C 0M 19Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (96%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Shamrock

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #08C49E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 8, 196, 158;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#08C49E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 96%
M: 0%
Y: 19%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(8, 196, 158)
rgba(8, 196, 158, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 168° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #08C49E?

#08C49E is Shamrock, a cool medium color with RGB values of 8, 196, 158. It has a hue of 168°, 92% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #08C49E?

The RGB color code for #08C49E is rgb(8, 196, 158). This means it contains 8 red, 196 green, and 158 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Shamrock a warm or cool color?

Shamrock (#08C49E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #08C49E in CSS?

You can use #08C49E in CSS with: background-color: #08C49E; or color: #08C49E; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 196, 158). For print design, use CMYK: 96%, 0%, 19%, 23%.