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Emerald

#18E791

Emerald is a cool medium color with the hex code #18E791. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 24, 231, 145 in digital design or CMYK 90%, 0%, 37%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald color values

HEX
#18E791
RGB
24, 231, 145
HSL
155°, 81%, 50%
CMYK
90, 0, 37, 9

About this color

Emerald sits at 155° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, 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(24, 231, 145), where the green channel leads at 231, 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 90C 0M 37Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (90%), 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 Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #18E791;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 24, 231, 145;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#18E791',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 90%
M: 0%
Y: 37%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(24, 231, 145)
rgba(24, 231, 145, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #18E791?
#18E791 is Emerald, a cool medium color with RGB values of 24, 231, 145. It has a hue of 155°, 81% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #18E791?
The RGB color code for #18E791 is rgb(24, 231, 145). This means it contains 24 red, 231 green, and 145 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#18E791) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #18E791 in CSS?
You can use #18E791 in CSS with: background-color: #18E791; or color: #18E791; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 231, 145). For print design, use CMYK: 90%, 0%, 37%, 9%.