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Observatory

#38947B

Observatory is a cool medium color with the hex code #38947B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 56, 148, 123 in digital design or CMYK 62%, 0%, 17%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Observatory color values

HEX
#38947B
RGB
56, 148, 123
HSL
164°, 45%, 40%
CMYK
62, 0, 17, 42

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Observatory sits at 164° 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, 123), where the green channel leads at 148, 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, Observatory translates to a CMYK breakdown of 62C 0M 17Y 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Observatory

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #38947B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 56, 148, 123;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#38947B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 62%
M: 0%
Y: 17%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(56, 148, 123)
rgba(56, 148, 123, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 164° on the color wheel

N26 logo
N26
Starbucks logo
Starbucks
Figma logo
Figma
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently asked questions

What color is #38947B?
#38947B is Observatory, a cool medium color with RGB values of 56, 148, 123. It has a hue of 164°, 45% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #38947B?
The RGB color code for #38947B is rgb(56, 148, 123). This means it contains 56 red, 148 green, and 123 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Observatory a warm or cool color?
Observatory (#38947B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #38947B in CSS?
You can use #38947B in CSS with: background-color: #38947B; or color: #38947B; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 148, 123). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 0%, 17%, 42%.

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