Emerald is a
cool medium color with the hex code #2DE690.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
45, 230, 144 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 0%, 37%, 10% for print applications.
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Emerald
#2DE690
Emerald color values
- HEX
- #2DE690
- RGB
- 45, 230, 144
- HSL
- 152°, 79%, 54%
- CMYK
- 80, 0, 37, 10
Shades & tints
About this color
Emerald sits at 152° on the color wheel with 79% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 79% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Emerald is rendered as rgb(45, 230, 144), where the green channel leads at 230, 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 80C 0M 37Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (80%), 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: #2DE690;
--brand-primary-rgb: 45, 230, 144;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#2DE690',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 80%
M: 0%
Y: 37%
K: 10% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(45, 230, 144)
rgba(45, 230, 144, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #2DE690?
What is the RGB value of #2DE690?
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
How do I use #2DE690 in CSS?
background-color: #2DE690; or color: #2DE690; or as an RGB value: rgb(45, 230, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 0%, 37%, 10%.