Watercourse is a
cool dark color with the hex code #26735B.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
38, 115, 91 in digital design or CMYK 67%, 0%, 21%, 55% for print applications.
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Watercourse
#26735B
Watercourse color values
- HEX
- #26735B
- RGB
- 38, 115, 91
- HSL
- 161°, 50%, 30%
- CMYK
- 67, 0, 21, 55
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Watercourse sits at 161° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% 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, Watercourse is rendered as rgb(38, 115, 91), where the green channel leads at 115, 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, Watercourse translates to a CMYK breakdown of 67C 0M 21Y 55K. A substantial black component (55%) 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 Watercourse
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #26735B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 38, 115, 91;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#26735B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 67%
M: 0%
Y: 21%
K: 55%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(38, 115, 91)
rgba(38, 115, 91, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #26735B?
#26735B is Watercourse, a cool dark color with RGB values of 38, 115, 91. It has a hue of 161°, 50%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #26735B?
The RGB color code for #26735B is rgb(38, 115, 91). This means it contains 38 red,
115 green, and 91 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Watercourse a warm or cool color?
Watercourse (#26735B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #26735B in CSS?
You can use #26735B in CSS with:
background-color: #26735B; or color: #26735B; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 115, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 0%, 21%, 55%.