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Gossamer

#099070

Gossamer is a cool dark color with the hex code #099070. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 9, 144, 112 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 0%, 22%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gossamer color values

HEX
#099070
RGB
9, 144, 112
HSL
166°, 88%, 30%
CMYK
94, 0, 22, 44

About this color

Gossamer sits at 166° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, 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(9, 144, 112), where the green channel leads at 144, 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 22Y 44K. With a moderate key (44%), 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.

How to use Gossamer

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #099070;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 9, 144, 112;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#099070',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 94%
M: 0%
Y: 22%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(9, 144, 112)
rgba(9, 144, 112, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #099070?
#099070 is Gossamer, a cool dark color with RGB values of 9, 144, 112. It has a hue of 166°, 88% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #099070?
The RGB color code for #099070 is rgb(9, 144, 112). This means it contains 9 red, 144 green, and 112 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gossamer a warm or cool color?
Gossamer (#099070) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #099070 in CSS?
You can use #099070 in CSS with: background-color: #099070; or color: #099070; or as an RGB value: rgb(9, 144, 112). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 0%, 22%, 44%.