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Emerald

#38C77D

Emerald is a cool medium color with the hex code #38C77D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 56, 199, 125 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 0%, 37%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#38C77D
RGB
56, 199, 125
HSL
149°, 56%, 50%
CMYK
72, 0, 37, 22

About this color

Emerald sits at 149° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 56% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated 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 72%, 0%, 37%, 22% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #38C77D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 56, 199, 125;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#38C77D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 0%
Y: 37%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(56, 199, 125)
rgba(56, 199, 125, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 149° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #38C77D?
#38C77D is Emerald, a cool medium color with RGB values of 56, 199, 125. It has a hue of 149°, 56% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #38C77D?
The RGB color code for #38C77D is rgb(56, 199, 125). This means it contains 56 red, 199 green, and 125 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#38C77D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #38C77D in CSS?
You can use #38C77D in CSS with: background-color: #38C77D; or color: #38C77D; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 199, 125). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 0%, 37%, 22%.