Emerald

Q: How do I use #12E28C in CSS?

You can use #12E28C in CSS with: background-color: #12E28C; or color: #12E28C; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 226, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 0%, 38%, 11%.

#12E28C

Emerald is a cool medium color with the hex code #12E28C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 18, 226, 140 in digital design or CMYK 92%, 0%, 38%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald color values

HEX: #12E28C
RGB: 18, 226, 140
HSL: 155°, 85%, 48%
CMYK: 92, 0, 38, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald sits at 155° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, 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(18, 226, 140), where the green channel leads at 226, 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 92C 0M 38Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (92%), 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: #12E28C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 226, 140;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#12E28C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 92%
M: 0%
Y: 38%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(18, 226, 140)
rgba(18, 226, 140, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

19 brand s with colors near 155° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #12E28C?

#12E28C is Emerald, a cool medium color with RGB values of 18, 226, 140. It has a hue of 155°, 85% saturation, and 48% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #12E28C?

The RGB color code for #12E28C is rgb(18, 226, 140). This means it contains 18 red, 226 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Emerald a warm or cool color?

Emerald (#12E28C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #12E28C in CSS?

You can use #12E28C in CSS with: background-color: #12E28C; or color: #12E28C; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 226, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 0%, 38%, 11%.