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Salem

#15843C

Salem is a cool dark color with the hex code #15843C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 21, 132, 60 in digital design or CMYK 84%, 0%, 55%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Salem color values

HEX
#15843C
RGB
21, 132, 60
HSL
141°, 73%, 30%
CMYK
84, 0, 55, 48

About this color

Salem sits at 141° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the green 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, Salem is rendered as rgb(21, 132, 60), where the green channel leads at 132, 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 84C 0M 55Y 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.

How to use Salem

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #15843C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 21, 132, 60;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#15843C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 84%
M: 0%
Y: 55%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(21, 132, 60)
rgba(21, 132, 60, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #15843C?
#15843C is Salem, a cool dark color with RGB values of 21, 132, 60. It has a hue of 141°, 73% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #15843C?
The RGB color code for #15843C is rgb(21, 132, 60). This means it contains 21 red, 132 green, and 60 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Salem a warm or cool color?
Salem (#15843C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #15843C in CSS?
You can use #15843C in CSS with: background-color: #15843C; or color: #15843C; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 132, 60). For print design, use CMYK: 84%, 0%, 55%, 48%.