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Viridian

#44887B

Viridian is a cool medium color with the hex code #44887B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 68, 136, 123 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 0%, 10%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Viridian color values

HEX
#44887B
RGB
68, 136, 123
HSL
169°, 33%, 40%
CMYK
50, 0, 10, 47

About this color

Viridian sits at 169° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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, Viridian is rendered as rgb(68, 136, 123), where the green channel leads at 136, 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, Viridian translates to a CMYK breakdown of 50C 0M 10Y 47K. With a moderate key (47%), 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 Viridian

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #44887B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 68, 136, 123;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#44887B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 50%
M: 0%
Y: 10%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(68, 136, 123)
rgba(68, 136, 123, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #44887B?
#44887B is Viridian, a cool medium color with RGB values of 68, 136, 123. It has a hue of 169°, 33% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #44887B?
The RGB color code for #44887B is rgb(68, 136, 123). This means it contains 68 red, 136 green, and 123 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Viridian a warm or cool color?
Viridian (#44887B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #44887B in CSS?
You can use #44887B in CSS with: background-color: #44887B; or color: #44887B; or as an RGB value: rgb(68, 136, 123). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 0%, 10%, 47%.