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Emerald

#6CD591

Emerald is a cool light color with the hex code #6CD591. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 108, 213, 145 in digital design or CMYK 49%, 0%, 32%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald color values

HEX
#6CD591
RGB
108, 213, 145
HSL
141°, 56%, 63%
CMYK
49, 0, 32, 16

About this color

Emerald sits at 141° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 63% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% 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(108, 213, 145), where the green channel leads at 213, 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 49C 0M 32Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (49%), 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: #6CD591;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 108, 213, 145;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6CD591',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 49%
M: 0%
Y: 32%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(108, 213, 145)
rgba(108, 213, 145, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6CD591?
#6CD591 is Emerald, a cool light color with RGB values of 108, 213, 145. It has a hue of 141°, 56% saturation, and 63% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6CD591?
The RGB color code for #6CD591 is rgb(108, 213, 145). This means it contains 108 red, 213 green, and 145 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#6CD591) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6CD591 in CSS?
You can use #6CD591 in CSS with: background-color: #6CD591; or color: #6CD591; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 213, 145). For print design, use CMYK: 49%, 0%, 32%, 16%.