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Emerald

#8FE87D

Emerald is a neutral light color with the hex code #8FE87D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 143, 232, 125 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 0%, 46%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#8FE87D
RGB
143, 232, 125
HSL
110°, 70%, 70%
CMYK
38, 0, 46, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald sits at 110° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 70% saturation and 70% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 38%, 0%, 46%, 9% 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: #8FE87D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 143, 232, 125;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8FE87D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 38%
M: 0%
Y: 46%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(143, 232, 125)
rgba(143, 232, 125, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 110° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FE87D?
#8FE87D is Emerald, a neutral light color with RGB values of 143, 232, 125. It has a hue of 110°, 70% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8FE87D?
The RGB color code for #8FE87D is rgb(143, 232, 125). This means it contains 143 red, 232 green, and 125 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#8FE87D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #8FE87D in CSS?
You can use #8FE87D in CSS with: background-color: #8FE87D; or color: #8FE87D; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 232, 125). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 0%, 46%, 9%.

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