Gossamer

Q: How do I use #339977 in CSS?

You can use #339977 in CSS with: background-color: #339977; or color: #339977; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 153, 119). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 0%, 22%, 40%.

#339977

Gossamer is a cool medium color with the hex code #339977. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 51, 153, 119 in digital design or CMYK 67%, 0%, 22%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gossamer color values

HEX: #339977
RGB: 51, 153, 119
HSL: 160°, 50%, 40%
CMYK: 67, 0, 22, 40

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gossamer sits at 160° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% 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(51, 153, 119), where the green channel leads at 153, 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 67C 0M 22Y 40K. With a moderate key (40%), 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 Gossamer

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #339977;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 51, 153, 119;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#339977',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 67%
M: 0%
Y: 22%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(51, 153, 119)
rgba(51, 153, 119, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

20 brand s with colors near 160° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #339977?

#339977 is Gossamer, a cool medium color with RGB values of 51, 153, 119. It has a hue of 160°, 50% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #339977?

The RGB color code for #339977 is rgb(51, 153, 119). This means it contains 51 red, 153 green, and 119 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gossamer a warm or cool color?

Gossamer (#339977) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #339977 in CSS?

You can use #339977 in CSS with: background-color: #339977; or color: #339977; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 153, 119). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 0%, 22%, 40%.