Watercourse

Q: How do I use #297057 in CSS?

You can use #297057 in CSS with: background-color: #297057; or color: #297057; or as an RGB value: rgb(41, 112, 87). For print design, use CMYK: 63%, 0%, 22%, 56%.

#297057

Watercourse is a cool dark color with the hex code #297057. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 41, 112, 87 in digital design or CMYK 63%, 0%, 22%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Watercourse color values

HEX: #297057
RGB: 41, 112, 87
HSL: 159°, 46%, 30%
CMYK: 63, 0, 22, 56

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Watercourse sits at 159° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% 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(41, 112, 87), where the green channel leads at 112, 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, Watercourse translates to a CMYK breakdown of 63C 0M 22Y 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Watercourse

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #297057;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 41, 112, 87;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#297057',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 63%
M: 0%
Y: 22%
K: 56%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(41, 112, 87)
rgba(41, 112, 87, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

19 brand s with colors near 159° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #297057?

#297057 is Watercourse, a cool dark color with RGB values of 41, 112, 87. It has a hue of 159°, 46% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #297057?

The RGB color code for #297057 is rgb(41, 112, 87). This means it contains 41 red, 112 green, and 87 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Watercourse a warm or cool color?

Watercourse (#297057) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #297057 in CSS?

You can use #297057 in CSS with: background-color: #297057; or color: #297057; or as an RGB value: rgb(41, 112, 87). For print design, use CMYK: 63%, 0%, 22%, 56%.