Persian Green

Q: How do I use #26A697 in CSS?

You can use #26A697 in CSS with: background-color: #26A697; or color: #26A697; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 166, 151). For print design, use CMYK: 77%, 0%, 9%, 35%.

#26A697

Persian Green is a cool medium color with the hex code #26A697. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 38, 166, 151 in digital design or CMYK 77%, 0%, 9%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Green color values

HEX: #26A697
RGB: 38, 166, 151
HSL: 173°, 63%, 40%
CMYK: 77, 0, 9, 35

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Persian Green sits at 173° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 63% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Persian Green is rendered as rgb(38, 166, 151), where the green channel leads at 166, with red and blue channels close behind. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Persian Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 77C 0M 9Y 35K. With a moderate key (35%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Persian Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #26A697;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 38, 166, 151;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#26A697',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 77%
M: 0%
Y: 9%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(38, 166, 151)
rgba(38, 166, 151, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

22 brand s with colors near 173° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #26A697?

#26A697 is Persian Green, a cool medium color with RGB values of 38, 166, 151. It has a hue of 173°, 63% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #26A697?

The RGB color code for #26A697 is rgb(38, 166, 151). This means it contains 38 red, 166 green, and 151 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Persian Green a warm or cool color?

Persian Green (#26A697) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #26A697 in CSS?

You can use #26A697 in CSS with: background-color: #26A697; or color: #26A697; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 166, 151). For print design, use CMYK: 77%, 0%, 9%, 35%.