Emerald

Q: How do I use #11BB6E in CSS?

You can use #11BB6E in CSS with: background-color: #11BB6E; or color: #11BB6E; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 187, 110). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 0%, 41%, 27%.

#11BB6E

Emerald is a cool medium color with the hex code #11BB6E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 17, 187, 110 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 0%, 41%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald color values

HEX: #11BB6E
RGB: 17, 187, 110
HSL: 153°, 83%, 40%
CMYK: 91, 0, 41, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald sits at 153° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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(17, 187, 110), where the green channel leads at 187, 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 41Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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: #11BB6E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 17, 187, 110;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#11BB6E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 0%
Y: 41%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(17, 187, 110)
rgba(17, 187, 110, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

18 brand s with colors near 153° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #11BB6E?

#11BB6E is Emerald, a cool medium color with RGB values of 17, 187, 110. It has a hue of 153°, 83% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #11BB6E?

The RGB color code for #11BB6E is rgb(17, 187, 110). This means it contains 17 red, 187 green, and 110 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Emerald a warm or cool color?

Emerald (#11BB6E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #11BB6E in CSS?

You can use #11BB6E in CSS with: background-color: #11BB6E; or color: #11BB6E; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 187, 110). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 0%, 41%, 27%.