Observatory

Q: How do I use #14856D in CSS?

You can use #14856D in CSS with: background-color: #14856D; or color: #14856D; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 133, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 0%, 18%, 48%.

#14856D

Observatory is a cool dark color with the hex code #14856D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 20, 133, 109 in digital design or CMYK 85%, 0%, 18%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Observatory color values

HEX: #14856D
RGB: 20, 133, 109
HSL: 167°, 74%, 30%
CMYK: 85, 0, 18, 48

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Observatory sits at 167° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 74% 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, Observatory is rendered as rgb(20, 133, 109), where the green channel leads at 133, 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 85C 0M 18Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), 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: #14856D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 20, 133, 109;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#14856D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 85%
M: 0%
Y: 18%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(20, 133, 109)
rgba(20, 133, 109, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 167° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #14856D?

#14856D is Observatory, a cool dark color with RGB values of 20, 133, 109. It has a hue of 167°, 74% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #14856D?

The RGB color code for #14856D is rgb(20, 133, 109). This means it contains 20 red, 133 green, and 109 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Observatory a warm or cool color?

Observatory (#14856D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #14856D in CSS?

You can use #14856D in CSS with: background-color: #14856D; or color: #14856D; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 133, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 0%, 18%, 48%.