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Bilbao

#257821

Bilbao is a neutral dark color with the hex code #257821. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 37, 120, 33 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 0%, 73%, 53% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bilbao color values

HEX
#257821
RGB
37, 120, 33
HSL
117°, 57%, 30%
CMYK
69, 0, 73, 53

About this color

Bilbao sits at 117° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the green 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, Bilbao is rendered as rgb(37, 120, 33), where the green channel leads at 120, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Bilbao translates to a CMYK breakdown of 69C 0M 73Y 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 Bilbao

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #257821;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 37, 120, 33;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#257821',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 69%
M: 0%
Y: 73%
K: 53%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(37, 120, 33)
rgba(37, 120, 33, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 117° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #257821?
#257821 is Bilbao, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 37, 120, 33. It has a hue of 117°, 57% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #257821?
The RGB color code for #257821 is rgb(37, 120, 33). This means it contains 37 red, 120 green, and 33 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Bilbao a warm or cool color?
Bilbao (#257821) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #257821 in CSS?
You can use #257821 in CSS with: background-color: #257821; or color: #257821; or as an RGB value: rgb(37, 120, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 0%, 73%, 53%.