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Emerald

#79CC66

Emerald is a neutral light color with the hex code #79CC66. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 121, 204, 102 in digital design or CMYK 41%, 0%, 50%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#79CC66
RGB
121, 204, 102
HSL
109°, 50%, 60%
CMYK
41, 0, 50, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald sits at 109° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 50% 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 41%, 0%, 50%, 20% 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

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #79CC66;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 121, 204, 102;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#79CC66',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 41%
M: 0%
Y: 50%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(121, 204, 102)
rgba(121, 204, 102, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 109° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79CC66?
#79CC66 is Emerald, a neutral light color with RGB values of 121, 204, 102. It has a hue of 109°, 50% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #79CC66?
The RGB color code for #79CC66 is rgb(121, 204, 102). This means it contains 121 red, 204 green, and 102 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#79CC66) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #79CC66 in CSS?
You can use #79CC66 in CSS with: background-color: #79CC66; or color: #79CC66; or as an RGB value: rgb(121, 204, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 41%, 0%, 50%, 20%.

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