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Gossamer

#2AA284

Gossamer is a cool medium color with the hex code #2AA284. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 42, 162, 132 in digital design or CMYK 74%, 0%, 19%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gossamer color values

HEX
#2AA284
RGB
42, 162, 132
HSL
165°, 59%, 40%
CMYK
74, 0, 19, 36

About this color

Gossamer sits at 165° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Gossamer is rendered as rgb(42, 162, 132), where the green channel leads at 162, 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, Gossamer translates to a CMYK breakdown of 74C 0M 19Y 36K. With a moderate key (36%), 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.

How to use Gossamer

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2AA284;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 42, 162, 132;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2AA284',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 74%
M: 0%
Y: 19%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(42, 162, 132)
rgba(42, 162, 132, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2AA284?
#2AA284 is Gossamer, a cool medium color with RGB values of 42, 162, 132. It has a hue of 165°, 59% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2AA284?
The RGB color code for #2AA284 is rgb(42, 162, 132). This means it contains 42 red, 162 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gossamer a warm or cool color?
Gossamer (#2AA284) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2AA284 in CSS?
You can use #2AA284 in CSS with: background-color: #2AA284; or color: #2AA284; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 162, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 74%, 0%, 19%, 36%.