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Emerald

#99D98C

Emerald is a neutral light color with the hex code #99D98C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 153, 217, 140 in digital design or CMYK 29%, 0%, 35%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#99D98C
RGB
153, 217, 140
HSL
110°, 50%, 70%
CMYK
29, 0, 35, 15

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 50% saturation and 70% 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 29%, 0%, 35%, 15% 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: #99D98C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 153, 217, 140;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#99D98C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 29%
M: 0%
Y: 35%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(153, 217, 140)
rgba(153, 217, 140, 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 #99D98C?
#99D98C is Emerald, a neutral light color with RGB values of 153, 217, 140. It has a hue of 110°, 50% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #99D98C?
The RGB color code for #99D98C is rgb(153, 217, 140). This means it contains 153 red, 217 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#99D98C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #99D98C in CSS?
You can use #99D98C in CSS with: background-color: #99D98C; or color: #99D98C; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 217, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 29%, 0%, 35%, 15%.

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