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Emerald

#99FFB6

Emerald is a cool light color with the hex code #99FFB6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 153, 255, 182 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 0%, 29%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#99FFB6
RGB
153, 255, 182
HSL
137°, 100%, 80%
CMYK
40, 0, 29, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald sits at 137° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 40%, 0%, 29%, 0% 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: #99FFB6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 153, 255, 182;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#99FFB6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 40%
M: 0%
Y: 29%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(153, 255, 182)
rgba(153, 255, 182, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 137° on the color wheel

Google logo
Google
Spotify logo
Spotify
Hulu logo
Hulu
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #99FFB6?
#99FFB6 is Emerald, a cool light color with RGB values of 153, 255, 182. It has a hue of 137°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #99FFB6?
The RGB color code for #99FFB6 is rgb(153, 255, 182). This means it contains 153 red, 255 green, and 182 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#99FFB6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #99FFB6 in CSS?
You can use #99FFB6 in CSS with: background-color: #99FFB6; or color: #99FFB6; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 255, 182). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 0%, 29%, 0%.

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