Emerald is a
cool medium color with the hex code #02CA70.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
2, 202, 112 in digital design or CMYK 99%, 0%, 45%, 21% for print applications.
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Emerald
#02CA70
Emerald color values
- HEX
- #02CA70
- RGB
- 2, 202, 112
- HSL
- 153°, 98%, 40%
- CMYK
- 99, 0, 45, 21
Shades & tints
About this color
Emerald sits at 153° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, Emerald is rendered as rgb(2, 202, 112), where the green channel leads at 202, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Emerald translates to a CMYK breakdown of 99C 0M 45Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (99%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Emerald
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #02CA70;
--brand-primary-rgb: 2, 202, 112;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#02CA70',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 99%
M: 0%
Y: 45%
K: 21% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(2, 202, 112)
rgba(2, 202, 112, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #02CA70?
What is the RGB value of #02CA70?
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
How do I use #02CA70 in CSS?
background-color: #02CA70; or color: #02CA70; or as an RGB value: rgb(2, 202, 112). For print design, use CMYK: 99%, 0%, 45%, 21%.