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Calypso

#0C718D

Calypso is a cool dark color with the hex code #0C718D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 12, 113, 141 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 20%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Calypso color values

HEX
#0C718D
RGB
12, 113, 141
HSL
193°, 84%, 30%
CMYK
91, 20, 0, 45

About this color

Calypso sits at 193° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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, Calypso is rendered as rgb(12, 113, 141), where the blue channel is highest at 141, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Calypso translates to a CMYK breakdown of 91C 20M 0Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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 Calypso

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0C718D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 12, 113, 141;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0C718D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 20%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(12, 113, 141)
rgba(12, 113, 141, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #0C718D?
#0C718D is Calypso, a cool dark color with RGB values of 12, 113, 141. It has a hue of 193°, 84% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0C718D?
The RGB color code for #0C718D is rgb(12, 113, 141). This means it contains 12 red, 113 green, and 141 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Calypso a warm or cool color?
Calypso (#0C718D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0C718D in CSS?
You can use #0C718D in CSS with: background-color: #0C718D; or color: #0C718D; or as an RGB value: rgb(12, 113, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 20%, 0%, 45%.