Salem

Q: How do I use #117E39 in CSS?

You can use #117E39 in CSS with: background-color: #117E39; or color: #117E39; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 126, 57). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 0%, 55%, 51%.

#117E39

Salem is a cool dark color with the hex code #117E39. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 17, 126, 57 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 0%, 55%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Salem color values

HEX: #117E39
RGB: 17, 126, 57
HSL: 142°, 76%, 28%
CMYK: 87, 0, 55, 51

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Salem sits at 142° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 76% 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, Salem is rendered as rgb(17, 126, 57), where the green channel leads at 126, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Salem translates to a CMYK breakdown of 87C 0M 55Y 51K. A substantial black component (51%) 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Salem

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #117E39;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 17, 126, 57;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#117E39',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 87%
M: 0%
Y: 55%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(17, 126, 57)
rgba(17, 126, 57, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 142° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #117E39?

#117E39 is Salem, a cool dark color with RGB values of 17, 126, 57. It has a hue of 142°, 76% saturation, and 28% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #117E39?

The RGB color code for #117E39 is rgb(17, 126, 57). This means it contains 17 red, 126 green, and 57 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Salem a warm or cool color?

Salem (#117E39) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #117E39 in CSS?

You can use #117E39 in CSS with: background-color: #117E39; or color: #117E39; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 126, 57). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 0%, 55%, 51%.