Observatory

Q: How do I use #3B9170 in CSS?

You can use #3B9170 in CSS with: background-color: #3B9170; or color: #3B9170; or as an RGB value: rgb(59, 145, 112). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 0%, 23%, 43%.

#3B9170

Observatory is a cool medium color with the hex code #3B9170. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 59, 145, 112 in digital design or CMYK 59%, 0%, 23%, 43% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Observatory color values

HEX: #3B9170
RGB: 59, 145, 112
HSL: 157°, 42%, 40%
CMYK: 59, 0, 23, 43

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Observatory sits at 157° on the color wheel with 42% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 42% 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(59, 145, 112), where the green channel leads at 145, 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 59C 0M 23Y 43K. With a moderate key (43%), 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 Observatory

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3B9170;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 59, 145, 112;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3B9170',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 59%
M: 0%
Y: 23%
K: 43%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(59, 145, 112)
rgba(59, 145, 112, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

19 brand s with colors near 157° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3B9170?

#3B9170 is Observatory, a cool medium color with RGB values of 59, 145, 112. It has a hue of 157°, 42% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3B9170?

The RGB color code for #3B9170 is rgb(59, 145, 112). This means it contains 59 red, 145 green, and 112 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Observatory a warm or cool color?

Observatory (#3B9170) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3B9170 in CSS?

You can use #3B9170 in CSS with: background-color: #3B9170; or color: #3B9170; or as an RGB value: rgb(59, 145, 112). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 0%, 23%, 43%.