Viridian

Q: How do I use #488479 in CSS?

You can use #488479 in CSS with: background-color: #488479; or color: #488479; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 132, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 0%, 8%, 48%.

#488479

Viridian is a cool medium color with the hex code #488479. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 72, 132, 121 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 0%, 8%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Viridian color values

HEX: #488479
RGB: 72, 132, 121
HSL: 169°, 29%, 40%
CMYK: 45, 0, 8, 48

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Viridian sits at 169° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. 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(72, 132, 121), where the green channel leads at 132, with red and blue channels close behind. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Viridian translates to a CMYK breakdown of 45C 0M 8Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), 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 Viridian

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #488479;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 72, 132, 121;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#488479',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 45%
M: 0%
Y: 8%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(72, 132, 121)
rgba(72, 132, 121, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 169° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #488479?

#488479 is Viridian, a cool medium color with RGB values of 72, 132, 121. It has a hue of 169°, 29% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #488479?

The RGB color code for #488479 is rgb(72, 132, 121). This means it contains 72 red, 132 green, and 121 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Viridian a warm or cool color?

Viridian (#488479) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #488479 in CSS?

You can use #488479 in CSS with: background-color: #488479; or color: #488479; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 132, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 0%, 8%, 48%.