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Emerald

#33CC8C

Emerald is a cool medium color with the hex code #33CC8C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 51, 204, 140 in digital design or CMYK 75%, 0%, 31%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#33CC8C
RGB
51, 204, 140
HSL
155°, 60%, 50%
CMYK
75, 0, 31, 20

About this color

Emerald sits at 155° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 60% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Emerald work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Emerald in print, the CMYK breakdown of 75%, 0%, 31%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #33CC8C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 51, 204, 140;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#33CC8C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 75%
M: 0%
Y: 31%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(51, 204, 140)
rgba(51, 204, 140, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #33CC8C?
#33CC8C is Emerald, a cool medium color with RGB values of 51, 204, 140. It has a hue of 155°, 60% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #33CC8C?
The RGB color code for #33CC8C is rgb(51, 204, 140). This means it contains 51 red, 204 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#33CC8C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #33CC8C in CSS?
You can use #33CC8C in CSS with: background-color: #33CC8C; or color: #33CC8C; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 204, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 75%, 0%, 31%, 20%.