Emerald is a
cool medium color with the hex code #37C86A.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
55, 200, 106 in digital design or CMYK 73%, 0%, 47%, 22% for print applications.
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Emerald
#37C86A
Emerald color values
- HEX
- #37C86A
- RGB
- 55, 200, 106
- HSL
- 141°, 57%, 50%
- CMYK
- 73, 0, 47, 22
Shades & tints
About this color
Emerald sits at 141° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(55, 200, 106), where the green channel leads at 200, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Emerald translates to a CMYK breakdown of 73C 0M 47Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (73%), 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: #37C86A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 55, 200, 106;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#37C86A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 73%
M: 0%
Y: 47%
K: 22% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(55, 200, 106)
rgba(55, 200, 106, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #37C86A?
What is the RGB value of #37C86A?
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
How do I use #37C86A in CSS?
background-color: #37C86A; or color: #37C86A; or as an RGB value: rgb(55, 200, 106). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 0%, 47%, 22%.