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Emerald

#78BF73

Emerald is a neutral light color with the hex code #78BF73. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 120, 191, 115 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 0%, 40%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#78BF73
RGB
120, 191, 115
HSL
116°, 37%, 60%
CMYK
37, 0, 40, 25

About this color

Emerald sits at 116° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 37% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Emerald work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Emerald in print, the CMYK breakdown of 37%, 0%, 40%, 25% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #78BF73;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 120, 191, 115;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#78BF73',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 37%
M: 0%
Y: 40%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(120, 191, 115)
rgba(120, 191, 115, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 116° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78BF73?
#78BF73 is Emerald, a neutral light color with RGB values of 120, 191, 115. It has a hue of 116°, 37% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #78BF73?
The RGB color code for #78BF73 is rgb(120, 191, 115). This means it contains 120 red, 191 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#78BF73) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #78BF73 in CSS?
You can use #78BF73 in CSS with: background-color: #78BF73; or color: #78BF73; or as an RGB value: rgb(120, 191, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 0%, 40%, 25%.