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Emerald Isle

#517524

Emerald Isle is a neutral dark color with the hex code #517524. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 81, 117, 36 in digital design or CMYK 31%, 0%, 69%, 54% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Isle Color Values

HEX
#517524
RGB
81, 117, 36
HSL
87°, 53%, 30%
CMYK
31, 0, 69, 54

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald Isle sits at 87° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 53% saturation and 30% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Emerald Isle work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Emerald Isle in print, the CMYK breakdown of 31%, 0%, 69%, 54% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Emerald Isle

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #517524;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 81, 117, 36;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#517524',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 31%
M: 0%
Y: 69%
K: 54%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(81, 117, 36)
rgba(81, 117, 36, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 87° on the color wheel

NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Wise logo
Wise
Robinhood logo
Robinhood

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #517524?
#517524 is Emerald Isle, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 81, 117, 36. It has a hue of 87°, 53% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #517524?
The RGB color code for #517524 is rgb(81, 117, 36). This means it contains 81 red, 117 green, and 36 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald Isle a warm or cool color?
Emerald Isle (#517524) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #517524 in CSS?
You can use #517524 in CSS with: background-color: #517524; or color: #517524; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 117, 36). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 0%, 69%, 54%.

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