Elf Green is a
cool dark color with the hex code #128C7E.
Also known as
"Teal Green"
by WhatsApp
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
18, 140, 126 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 0%, 10%, 45% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Elf Green
#128C7E aka “Teal Green” by WhatsApp
Elf Green color values
- HEX
- #128C7E
- RGB
- 18, 140, 126
- HSL
- 173°, 77%, 31%
- CMYK
- 87, 0, 10, 45
Shades & tints
About this color
Elf Green sits at 173° on the color wheel with 77% saturation and 31% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 77% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Elf Green is rendered as rgb(18, 140, 126), where the green channel leads at 140, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Elf Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 87C 0M 10Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Teal Green.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Elf Green
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #128C7E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 18, 140, 126;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#128C7E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 87%
M: 0%
Y: 10%
K: 45% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(18, 140, 126)
rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Elf Green
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Brands using similar hue
21 brand s with colors near 173° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #128C7E?
What is the RGB value of #128C7E?
Is Elf Green a warm or cool color?
How do I use #128C7E in CSS?
background-color: #128C7E; or color: #128C7E; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 140, 126). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 0%, 10%, 45%.