Gossamer is a
cool medium color with the hex code #339983.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
51, 153, 131 in digital design or CMYK 67%, 0%, 14%, 40% for print applications.
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Gossamer
#339983
Gossamer color values
- HEX
- #339983
- RGB
- 51, 153, 131
- HSL
- 167°, 50%, 40%
- CMYK
- 67, 0, 14, 40
Shades & tints
About this color
Gossamer sits at 167° 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, 131), where the green channel leads at 153, 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, Gossamer translates to a CMYK breakdown of 67C 0M 14Y 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: #339983;
--brand-primary-rgb: 51, 153, 131;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#339983',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 67%
M: 0%
Y: 14%
K: 40% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(51, 153, 131)
rgba(51, 153, 131, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #339983?
What is the RGB value of #339983?
Is Gossamer a warm or cool color?
How do I use #339983 in CSS?
background-color: #339983; or color: #339983; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 153, 131). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 0%, 14%, 40%.