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Oracle

#287171

Oracle is a cool dark color with the hex code #287171. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 40, 113, 113 in digital design or CMYK 65%, 0%, 0%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Oracle color values

HEX
#287171
RGB
40, 113, 113
HSL
180°, 48%, 30%
CMYK
65, 0, 0, 56

About this color

Oracle sits at 180° on the color wheel with 48% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 48% 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(40, 113, 113), where the green channel leads at 113, 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, Oracle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 65C 0M 0Y 56K. A substantial black component (56%) 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.

How to use Oracle

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #287171;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 113, 113;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#287171',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 65%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 56%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(40, 113, 113)
rgba(40, 113, 113, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #287171?
#287171 is Oracle, a cool dark color with RGB values of 40, 113, 113. It has a hue of 180°, 48% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #287171?
The RGB color code for #287171 is rgb(40, 113, 113). This means it contains 40 red, 113 green, and 113 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Oracle a warm or cool color?
Oracle (#287171) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #287171 in CSS?
You can use #287171 in CSS with: background-color: #287171; or color: #287171; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 113, 113). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 0%, 0%, 56%.