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Emerald

#9BE184

Emerald is a neutral light color with the hex code #9BE184. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 155, 225, 132 in digital design or CMYK 31%, 0%, 41%, 12% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#9BE184
RGB
155, 225, 132
HSL
105°, 61%, 70%
CMYK
31, 0, 41, 12

About this color

Emerald sits at 105° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 61% 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 31%, 0%, 41%, 12% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9BE184;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 155, 225, 132;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9BE184',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 31%
M: 0%
Y: 41%
K: 12%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(155, 225, 132)
rgba(155, 225, 132, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

3 brand s with colors near 105° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9BE184?
#9BE184 is Emerald, a neutral light color with RGB values of 155, 225, 132. It has a hue of 105°, 61% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9BE184?
The RGB color code for #9BE184 is rgb(155, 225, 132). This means it contains 155 red, 225 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#9BE184) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #9BE184 in CSS?
You can use #9BE184 in CSS with: background-color: #9BE184; or color: #9BE184; or as an RGB value: rgb(155, 225, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 0%, 41%, 12%.