Oracle

Q: How do I use #277172 in CSS?

You can use #277172 in CSS with: background-color: #277172; or color: #277172; or as an RGB value: rgb(39, 113, 114). For print design, use CMYK: 66%, 1%, 0%, 55%.

#277172

Oracle is a cool dark color with the hex code #277172. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 39, 113, 114 in digital design or CMYK 66%, 1%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Oracle color values

HEX: #277172
RGB: 39, 113, 114
HSL: 181°, 49%, 30%
CMYK: 66, 1, 0, 55

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Oracle sits at 181° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% 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, Oracle is rendered as rgb(39, 113, 114), where the blue channel is highest at 114, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Oracle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 66C 1M 0Y 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 Oracle

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #277172;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 39, 113, 114;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#277172',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 66%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(39, 113, 114)
rgba(39, 113, 114, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 181° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #277172?

#277172 is Oracle, a cool dark color with RGB values of 39, 113, 114. It has a hue of 181°, 49% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #277172?

The RGB color code for #277172 is rgb(39, 113, 114). This means it contains 39 red, 113 green, and 114 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Oracle a warm or cool color?

Oracle (#277172) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #277172 in CSS?

You can use #277172 in CSS with: background-color: #277172; or color: #277172; or as an RGB value: rgb(39, 113, 114). For print design, use CMYK: 66%, 1%, 0%, 55%.