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Gossamer

#319B81

Gossamer is a cool medium color with the hex code #319B81. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 49, 155, 129 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 0%, 17%, 39% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gossamer color values

HEX
#319B81
RGB
49, 155, 129
HSL
165°, 52%, 40%
CMYK
68, 0, 17, 39

About this color

Gossamer sits at 165° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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(49, 155, 129), where the green channel leads at 155, 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 68C 0M 17Y 39K. With a moderate key (39%), 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: #319B81;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 49, 155, 129;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#319B81',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 68%
M: 0%
Y: 17%
K: 39%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(49, 155, 129)
rgba(49, 155, 129, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #319B81?
#319B81 is Gossamer, a cool medium color with RGB values of 49, 155, 129. It has a hue of 165°, 52% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #319B81?
The RGB color code for #319B81 is rgb(49, 155, 129). This means it contains 49 red, 155 green, and 129 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gossamer a warm or cool color?
Gossamer (#319B81) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #319B81 in CSS?
You can use #319B81 in CSS with: background-color: #319B81; or color: #319B81; or as an RGB value: rgb(49, 155, 129). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 0%, 17%, 39%.