Emerald

Q: 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%.

#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

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald sits at 149° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% 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(56, 199, 125), where the green channel leads at 199, 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 72C 0M 37Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (72%), 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: #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 similar hue

13 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%.