Niagara

Q: How do I use #27A588 in CSS?

You can use #27A588 in CSS with: background-color: #27A588; or color: #27A588; or as an RGB value: rgb(39, 165, 136). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 0%, 18%, 35%.

#27A588

Niagara is a cool medium color with the hex code #27A588. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 39, 165, 136 in digital design or CMYK 76%, 0%, 18%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Niagara color values

HEX: #27A588
RGB: 39, 165, 136
HSL: 166°, 62%, 40%
CMYK: 76, 0, 18, 35

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Niagara sits at 166° on the color wheel with 62% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 62% 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, Niagara is rendered as rgb(39, 165, 136), where the green channel leads at 165, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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, Niagara translates to a CMYK breakdown of 76C 0M 18Y 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 Niagara

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #27A588;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 39, 165, 136;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#27A588',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 76%
M: 0%
Y: 18%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(39, 165, 136)
rgba(39, 165, 136, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 166° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #27A588?

#27A588 is Niagara, a cool medium color with RGB values of 39, 165, 136. It has a hue of 166°, 62% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #27A588?

The RGB color code for #27A588 is rgb(39, 165, 136). This means it contains 39 red, 165 green, and 136 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Niagara a warm or cool color?

Niagara (#27A588) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #27A588 in CSS?

You can use #27A588 in CSS with: background-color: #27A588; or color: #27A588; or as an RGB value: rgb(39, 165, 136). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 0%, 18%, 35%.