Elm

Q: How do I use #1B7E7E in CSS?

You can use #1B7E7E in CSS with: background-color: #1B7E7E; or color: #1B7E7E; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 126, 126). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 0%, 0%, 51%.

#1B7E7E

Elm is a cool dark color with the hex code #1B7E7E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 27, 126, 126 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 0%, 0%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Elm color values

HEX: #1B7E7E
RGB: 27, 126, 126
HSL: 180°, 65%, 30%
CMYK: 79, 0, 0, 51

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Elm sits at 180° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 65% 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(27, 126, 126), where the green channel leads at 126, 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, Elm translates to a CMYK breakdown of 79C 0M 0Y 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 Elm

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1B7E7E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 27, 126, 126;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1B7E7E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 79%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(27, 126, 126)
rgba(27, 126, 126, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 180° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1B7E7E?

#1B7E7E is Elm, a cool dark color with RGB values of 27, 126, 126. It has a hue of 180°, 65% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #1B7E7E?

The RGB color code for #1B7E7E is rgb(27, 126, 126). This means it contains 27 red, 126 green, and 126 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Elm a warm or cool color?

Elm (#1B7E7E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #1B7E7E in CSS?

You can use #1B7E7E in CSS with: background-color: #1B7E7E; or color: #1B7E7E; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 126, 126). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 0%, 0%, 51%.

Elm