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Elm

#227776

Elm is a cool dark color with the hex code #227776. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 34, 119, 118 in digital design or CMYK 71%, 0%, 1%, 53% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Elm color values

HEX
#227776
RGB
34, 119, 118
HSL
179°, 56%, 30%
CMYK
71, 0, 1, 53

About this color

Elm sits at 179° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% 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, Elm is rendered as rgb(34, 119, 118), where the green channel leads at 119, 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, Elm translates to a CMYK breakdown of 71C 0M 1Y 53K. A substantial black component (53%) 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.

How to use Elm

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #227776;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 34, 119, 118;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#227776',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 71%
M: 0%
Y: 1%
K: 53%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(34, 119, 118)
rgba(34, 119, 118, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #227776?
#227776 is Elm, a cool dark color with RGB values of 34, 119, 118. It has a hue of 179°, 56% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #227776?
The RGB color code for #227776 is rgb(34, 119, 118). This means it contains 34 red, 119 green, and 118 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Elm a warm or cool color?
Elm (#227776) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #227776 in CSS?
You can use #227776 in CSS with: background-color: #227776; or color: #227776; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 119, 118). For print design, use CMYK: 71%, 0%, 1%, 53%.