Emerald

Q: How do I use #53DF86 in CSS?

You can use #53DF86 in CSS with: background-color: #53DF86; or color: #53DF86; or as an RGB value: rgb(83, 223, 134). For print design, use CMYK: 63%, 0%, 40%, 13%.

#53DF86

Emerald is a cool light color with the hex code #53DF86. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 83, 223, 134 in digital design or CMYK 63%, 0%, 40%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald color values

HEX: #53DF86
RGB: 83, 223, 134
HSL: 142°, 69%, 60%
CMYK: 63, 0, 40, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald sits at 142° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 69% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Emerald is rendered as rgb(83, 223, 134), where the green channel leads at 223, 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 63C 0M 40Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (63%), 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: #53DF86;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 83, 223, 134;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#53DF86',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 63%
M: 0%
Y: 40%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(83, 223, 134)
rgba(83, 223, 134, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 142° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #53DF86?

#53DF86 is Emerald, a cool light color with RGB values of 83, 223, 134. It has a hue of 142°, 69% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #53DF86?

The RGB color code for #53DF86 is rgb(83, 223, 134). This means it contains 83 red, 223 green, and 134 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Emerald a warm or cool color?

Emerald (#53DF86) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #53DF86 in CSS?

You can use #53DF86 in CSS with: background-color: #53DF86; or color: #53DF86; or as an RGB value: rgb(83, 223, 134). For print design, use CMYK: 63%, 0%, 40%, 13%.