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Observatory

#389478

Observatory is a cool medium color with the hex code #389478. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 56, 148, 120 in digital design or CMYK 62%, 0%, 19%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Observatory color values

HEX
#389478
RGB
56, 148, 120
HSL
162°, 45%, 40%
CMYK
62, 0, 19, 42

About this color

Observatory sits at 162° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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, Observatory is rendered as rgb(56, 148, 120), where the green channel leads at 148, 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, Observatory translates to a CMYK breakdown of 62C 0M 19Y 42K. With a moderate key (42%), 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 Observatory

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #389478;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 56, 148, 120;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#389478',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 62%
M: 0%
Y: 19%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(56, 148, 120)
rgba(56, 148, 120, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #389478?
#389478 is Observatory, a cool medium color with RGB values of 56, 148, 120. It has a hue of 162°, 45% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #389478?
The RGB color code for #389478 is rgb(56, 148, 120). This means it contains 56 red, 148 green, and 120 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Observatory a warm or cool color?
Observatory (#389478) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #389478 in CSS?
You can use #389478 in CSS with: background-color: #389478; or color: #389478; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 148, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 0%, 19%, 42%.