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Emerald

#8DDC79

Emerald is a neutral light color with the hex code #8DDC79. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 141, 220, 121 in digital design or CMYK 36%, 0%, 45%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#8DDC79
RGB
141, 220, 121
HSL
108°, 59%, 67%
CMYK
36, 0, 45, 14

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald sits at 108° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 59% saturation and 67% 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 36%, 0%, 45%, 14% 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: #8DDC79;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 141, 220, 121;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8DDC79',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 36%
M: 0%
Y: 45%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(141, 220, 121)
rgba(141, 220, 121, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 108° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8DDC79?
#8DDC79 is Emerald, a neutral light color with RGB values of 141, 220, 121. It has a hue of 108°, 59% saturation, and 67% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8DDC79?
The RGB color code for #8DDC79 is rgb(141, 220, 121). This means it contains 141 red, 220 green, and 121 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#8DDC79) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #8DDC79 in CSS?
You can use #8DDC79 in CSS with: background-color: #8DDC79; or color: #8DDC79; or as an RGB value: rgb(141, 220, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 36%, 0%, 45%, 14%.

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