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Emerald

#65CD89

Emerald is a cool light color with the hex code #65CD89. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 101, 205, 137 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 0%, 33%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald color values

HEX
#65CD89
RGB
101, 205, 137
HSL
141°, 51%, 60%
CMYK
51, 0, 33, 20

About this color

Emerald sits at 141° on the color wheel with 51% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 51% 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(101, 205, 137), where the green channel leads at 205, 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 51C 0M 33Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (51%), 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: #65CD89;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 101, 205, 137;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#65CD89',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 51%
M: 0%
Y: 33%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(101, 205, 137)
rgba(101, 205, 137, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #65CD89?
#65CD89 is Emerald, a cool light color with RGB values of 101, 205, 137. It has a hue of 141°, 51% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #65CD89?
The RGB color code for #65CD89 is rgb(101, 205, 137). This means it contains 101 red, 205 green, and 137 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#65CD89) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #65CD89 in CSS?
You can use #65CD89 in CSS with: background-color: #65CD89; or color: #65CD89; or as an RGB value: rgb(101, 205, 137). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 0%, 33%, 20%.