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Emerald

#87DEA1

Emerald is a cool light color with the hex code #87DEA1. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 135, 222, 161 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 0%, 27%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#87DEA1
RGB
135, 222, 161
HSL
138°, 57%, 70%
CMYK
39, 0, 27, 13

About this color

Emerald sits at 138° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 57% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Emerald work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Emerald in print, the CMYK breakdown of 39%, 0%, 27%, 13% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #87DEA1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 135, 222, 161;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#87DEA1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 39%
M: 0%
Y: 27%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(135, 222, 161)
rgba(135, 222, 161, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 138° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87DEA1?
#87DEA1 is Emerald, a cool light color with RGB values of 135, 222, 161. It has a hue of 138°, 57% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #87DEA1?
The RGB color code for #87DEA1 is rgb(135, 222, 161). This means it contains 135 red, 222 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#87DEA1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #87DEA1 in CSS?
You can use #87DEA1 in CSS with: background-color: #87DEA1; or color: #87DEA1; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 222, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 0%, 27%, 13%.