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Harlequin

#12ED12

Harlequin is a cool medium color with the hex code #12ED12. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 18, 237, 18 in digital design or CMYK 92%, 0%, 92%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Harlequin color values

HEX
#12ED12
RGB
18, 237, 18
HSL
120°, 86%, 50%
CMYK
92, 0, 92, 7

About this color

Harlequin sits at 120° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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, Harlequin is rendered as rgb(18, 237, 18), where the green channel leads at 237, 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, Harlequin translates to a CMYK breakdown of 92C 0M 92Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow 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.

How to use Harlequin

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #12ED12;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 237, 18;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#12ED12',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 92%
M: 0%
Y: 92%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(18, 237, 18)
rgba(18, 237, 18, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 120° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #12ED12?
#12ED12 is Harlequin, a cool medium color with RGB values of 18, 237, 18. It has a hue of 120°, 86% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #12ED12?
The RGB color code for #12ED12 is rgb(18, 237, 18). This means it contains 18 red, 237 green, and 18 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Harlequin a warm or cool color?
Harlequin (#12ED12) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #12ED12 in CSS?
You can use #12ED12 in CSS with: background-color: #12ED12; or color: #12ED12; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 237, 18). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 0%, 92%, 7%.