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Emerald

#9AE77E

Emerald is a neutral light color with the hex code #9AE77E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 154, 231, 126 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 0%, 45%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#9AE77E
RGB
154, 231, 126
HSL
104°, 69%, 70%
CMYK
33, 0, 45, 9

About this color

Emerald sits at 104° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 69% 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 33%, 0%, 45%, 9% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9AE77E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 154, 231, 126;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9AE77E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 33%
M: 0%
Y: 45%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(154, 231, 126)
rgba(154, 231, 126, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 104° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9AE77E?
#9AE77E is Emerald, a neutral light color with RGB values of 154, 231, 126. It has a hue of 104°, 69% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9AE77E?
The RGB color code for #9AE77E is rgb(154, 231, 126). This means it contains 154 red, 231 green, and 126 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#9AE77E) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #9AE77E in CSS?
You can use #9AE77E in CSS with: background-color: #9AE77E; or color: #9AE77E; or as an RGB value: rgb(154, 231, 126). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 0%, 45%, 9%.