Emerald

Q: How do I use #46EC99 in CSS?

You can use #46EC99 in CSS with: background-color: #46EC99; or color: #46EC99; or as an RGB value: rgb(70, 236, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 70%, 0%, 35%, 7%.

#46EC99

Emerald is a cool light color with the hex code #46EC99. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 70, 236, 153 in digital design or CMYK 70%, 0%, 35%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald color values

HEX: #46EC99
RGB: 70, 236, 153
HSL: 150°, 81%, 60%
CMYK: 70, 0, 35, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald sits at 150° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Emerald is rendered as rgb(70, 236, 153), where the green channel leads at 236, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Emerald translates to a CMYK breakdown of 70C 0M 35Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (70%), 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: #46EC99;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 70, 236, 153;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#46EC99',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 70%
M: 0%
Y: 35%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(70, 236, 153)
rgba(70, 236, 153, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 150° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #46EC99?

#46EC99 is Emerald, a cool light color with RGB values of 70, 236, 153. It has a hue of 150°, 81% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #46EC99?

The RGB color code for #46EC99 is rgb(70, 236, 153). This means it contains 70 red, 236 green, and 153 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Emerald a warm or cool color?

Emerald (#46EC99) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #46EC99 in CSS?

You can use #46EC99 in CSS with: background-color: #46EC99; or color: #46EC99; or as an RGB value: rgb(70, 236, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 70%, 0%, 35%, 7%.