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Emerald Isle

#557E1B

Emerald Isle is a neutral dark color with the hex code #557E1B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 85, 126, 27 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 0%, 79%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Isle Color Values

HEX
#557E1B
RGB
85, 126, 27
HSL
85°, 65%, 30%
CMYK
33, 0, 79, 51

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald Isle sits at 85° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 65% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

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 33%, 0%, 79%, 51% 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: #557E1B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 85, 126, 27;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#557E1B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 33%
M: 0%
Y: 79%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(85, 126, 27)
rgba(85, 126, 27, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 85° on the color wheel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #557E1B?
#557E1B is Emerald Isle, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 85, 126, 27. It has a hue of 85°, 65% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #557E1B?
The RGB color code for #557E1B is rgb(85, 126, 27). This means it contains 85 red, 126 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald Isle a warm or cool color?
Emerald Isle (#557E1B) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #557E1B in CSS?
You can use #557E1B in CSS with: background-color: #557E1B; or color: #557E1B; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 126, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 0%, 79%, 51%.

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