Plantation

Q: How do I use #16504F in CSS?

You can use #16504F in CSS with: background-color: #16504F; or color: #16504F; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 80, 79). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 0%, 1%, 69%.

#16504F

Plantation is a cool dark color with the hex code #16504F. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 22, 80, 79 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 0%, 1%, 69% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plantation color values

HEX: #16504F
RGB: 22, 80, 79
HSL: 179°, 57%, 20%
CMYK: 72, 0, 1, 69

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plantation sits at 179° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Plantation is rendered as rgb(22, 80, 79), where the green channel leads at 80, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Plantation translates to a CMYK breakdown of 72C 0M 1Y 69K. A substantial black component (69%) 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 Plantation

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #16504F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 22, 80, 79;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#16504F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 0%
Y: 1%
K: 69%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(22, 80, 79)
rgba(22, 80, 79, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 179° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #16504F?

#16504F is Plantation, a cool dark color with RGB values of 22, 80, 79. It has a hue of 179°, 57% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #16504F?

The RGB color code for #16504F is rgb(22, 80, 79). This means it contains 22 red, 80 green, and 79 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Plantation a warm or cool color?

Plantation (#16504F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #16504F in CSS?

You can use #16504F in CSS with: background-color: #16504F; or color: #16504F; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 80, 79). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 0%, 1%, 69%.