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Emerald

#03C97A

Emerald is a cool medium color with the hex code #03C97A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 3, 201, 122 in digital design or CMYK 99%, 0%, 39%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald color values

HEX
#03C97A
RGB
3, 201, 122
HSL
156°, 97%, 40%
CMYK
99, 0, 39, 21

About this color

Emerald sits at 156° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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(3, 201, 122), where the green channel leads at 201, 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 39Y 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.

How to use Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #03C97A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 3, 201, 122;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#03C97A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 99%
M: 0%
Y: 39%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(3, 201, 122)
rgba(3, 201, 122, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #03C97A?
#03C97A is Emerald, a cool medium color with RGB values of 3, 201, 122. It has a hue of 156°, 97% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #03C97A?
The RGB color code for #03C97A is rgb(3, 201, 122). This means it contains 3 red, 201 green, and 122 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#03C97A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #03C97A in CSS?
You can use #03C97A in CSS with: background-color: #03C97A; or color: #03C97A; or as an RGB value: rgb(3, 201, 122). For print design, use CMYK: 99%, 0%, 39%, 21%.