Elm

Q: How do I use #158184 in CSS?

You can use #158184 in CSS with: background-color: #158184; or color: #158184; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 129, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 84%, 2%, 0%, 48%.

#158184

Elm is a cool dark color with the hex code #158184. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 21, 129, 132 in digital design or CMYK 84%, 2%, 0%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Elm color values

HEX: #158184
RGB: 21, 129, 132
HSL: 182°, 73%, 30%
CMYK: 84, 2, 0, 48

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Elm sits at 182° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 73% 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, Elm is rendered as rgb(21, 129, 132), where the blue channel is highest at 132, 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, Elm translates to a CMYK breakdown of 84C 2M 0Y 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 Elm

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #158184;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 21, 129, 132;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#158184',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 84%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(21, 129, 132)
rgba(21, 129, 132, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 182° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #158184?

#158184 is Elm, a cool dark color with RGB values of 21, 129, 132. It has a hue of 182°, 73% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #158184?

The RGB color code for #158184 is rgb(21, 129, 132). This means it contains 21 red, 129 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Elm a warm or cool color?

Elm (#158184) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #158184 in CSS?

You can use #158184 in CSS with: background-color: #158184; or color: #158184; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 129, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 84%, 2%, 0%, 48%.

Elm