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Tarawera

#113E55

Tarawera is a cool dark color with the hex code #113E55. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 17, 62, 85 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 27%, 0%, 67% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tarawera color values

HEX
#113E55
RGB
17, 62, 85
HSL
200°, 67%, 20%
CMYK
80, 27, 0, 67

About this color

Tarawera sits at 200° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 67% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Tarawera is rendered as rgb(17, 62, 85), where the blue channel is highest at 85, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Tarawera translates to a CMYK breakdown of 80C 27M 0Y 67K. A substantial black component (67%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Tarawera

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #113E55;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 17, 62, 85;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#113E55',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 27%
Y: 0%
K: 67%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(17, 62, 85)
rgba(17, 62, 85, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #113E55?
#113E55 is Tarawera, a cool dark color with RGB values of 17, 62, 85. It has a hue of 200°, 67% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #113E55?
The RGB color code for #113E55 is rgb(17, 62, 85). This means it contains 17 red, 62 green, and 85 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tarawera a warm or cool color?
Tarawera (#113E55) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #113E55 in CSS?
You can use #113E55 in CSS with: background-color: #113E55; or color: #113E55; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 62, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 27%, 0%, 67%.