Emerald is a
cool medium color with the hex code #10BC55.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
16, 188, 85 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 0%, 55%, 26% for print applications.
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Emerald
#10BC55
Emerald color values
- HEX
- #10BC55
- RGB
- 16, 188, 85
- HSL
- 144°, 84%, 40%
- CMYK
- 91, 0, 55, 26
Shades & tints
About this color
Emerald sits at 144° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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(16, 188, 85), where the green channel leads at 188, 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 91C 0M 55Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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 Emerald
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #10BC55;
--brand-primary-rgb: 16, 188, 85;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#10BC55',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 91%
M: 0%
Y: 55%
K: 26% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(16, 188, 85)
rgba(16, 188, 85, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #10BC55?
What is the RGB value of #10BC55?
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
How do I use #10BC55 in CSS?
background-color: #10BC55; or color: #10BC55; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 188, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 0%, 55%, 26%.