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Emerald

#5FD384

Emerald is a cool light color with the hex code #5FD384. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 95, 211, 132 in digital design or CMYK 55%, 0%, 37%, 17% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald color values

HEX
#5FD384
RGB
95, 211, 132
HSL
139°, 57%, 60%
CMYK
55, 0, 37, 17

About this color

Emerald sits at 139° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Emerald is rendered as rgb(95, 211, 132), where the green channel leads at 211, 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 55C 0M 37Y 17K. The low-to-moderate black value (17%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (55%), 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.

How to use Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5FD384;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 95, 211, 132;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5FD384',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 55%
M: 0%
Y: 37%
K: 17%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(95, 211, 132)
rgba(95, 211, 132, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5FD384?
#5FD384 is Emerald, a cool light color with RGB values of 95, 211, 132. It has a hue of 139°, 57% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5FD384?
The RGB color code for #5FD384 is rgb(95, 211, 132). This means it contains 95 red, 211 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#5FD384) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5FD384 in CSS?
You can use #5FD384 in CSS with: background-color: #5FD384; or color: #5FD384; or as an RGB value: rgb(95, 211, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 55%, 0%, 37%, 17%.