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Emerald

#21E89C

Emerald is a cool medium color with the hex code #21E89C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 33, 232, 156 in digital design or CMYK 86%, 0%, 33%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald color values

HEX
#21E89C
RGB
33, 232, 156
HSL
157°, 81%, 52%
CMYK
86, 0, 33, 9

About this color

Emerald sits at 157° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 52% 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. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Emerald is rendered as rgb(33, 232, 156), where the green channel leads at 232, 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 86C 0M 33Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (86%), 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: #21E89C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 33, 232, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#21E89C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 86%
M: 0%
Y: 33%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(33, 232, 156)
rgba(33, 232, 156, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #21E89C?
#21E89C is Emerald, a cool medium color with RGB values of 33, 232, 156. It has a hue of 157°, 81% saturation, and 52% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #21E89C?
The RGB color code for #21E89C is rgb(33, 232, 156). This means it contains 33 red, 232 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#21E89C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #21E89C in CSS?
You can use #21E89C in CSS with: background-color: #21E89C; or color: #21E89C; or as an RGB value: rgb(33, 232, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 86%, 0%, 33%, 9%.