Watercourse

Q: How do I use #277255 in CSS?

You can use #277255 in CSS with: background-color: #277255; or color: #277255; or as an RGB value: rgb(39, 114, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 66%, 0%, 25%, 55%.

#277255

Watercourse is a cool dark color with the hex code #277255. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 39, 114, 85 in digital design or CMYK 66%, 0%, 25%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Watercourse color values

HEX: #277255
RGB: 39, 114, 85
HSL: 157°, 49%, 30%
CMYK: 66, 0, 25, 55

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Watercourse sits at 157° 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, Watercourse is rendered as rgb(39, 114, 85), where the green channel leads at 114, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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 66C 0M 25Y 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: #277255;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 39, 114, 85;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#277255',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 66%
M: 0%
Y: 25%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(39, 114, 85)
rgba(39, 114, 85, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

19 brand s with colors near 157° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #277255?

#277255 is Watercourse, a cool dark color with RGB values of 39, 114, 85. It has a hue of 157°, 49% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #277255?

The RGB color code for #277255 is rgb(39, 114, 85). This means it contains 39 red, 114 green, and 85 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Watercourse a warm or cool color?

Watercourse (#277255) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #277255 in CSS?

You can use #277255 in CSS with: background-color: #277255; or color: #277255; or as an RGB value: rgb(39, 114, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 66%, 0%, 25%, 55%.