Observatory is a
cool dark color with the hex code #0D8C77.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
13, 140, 119 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 0%, 15%, 45% for print applications.
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Observatory
#0D8C77
Observatory color values
- HEX
- #0D8C77
- RGB
- 13, 140, 119
- HSL
- 170°, 83%, 30%
- CMYK
- 91, 0, 15, 45
Shades & tints
About this color
Observatory sits at 170° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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(13, 140, 119), where the green channel leads at 140, 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 91C 0M 15Y 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Observatory
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #0D8C77;
--brand-primary-rgb: 13, 140, 119;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#0D8C77',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 91%
M: 0%
Y: 15%
K: 45% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(13, 140, 119)
rgba(13, 140, 119, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #0D8C77?
What is the RGB value of #0D8C77?
Is Observatory a warm or cool color?
How do I use #0D8C77 in CSS?
background-color: #0D8C77; or color: #0D8C77; or as an RGB value: rgb(13, 140, 119). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 0%, 15%, 45%.