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Emerald

#9BED78

Emerald is a neutral light color with the hex code #9BED78. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 155, 237, 120 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 0%, 49%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#9BED78
RGB
155, 237, 120
HSL
102°, 76%, 70%
CMYK
35, 0, 49, 7

About this color

Emerald sits at 102° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 76% 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 35%, 0%, 49%, 7% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9BED78;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 155, 237, 120;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9BED78',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 0%
Y: 49%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(155, 237, 120)
rgba(155, 237, 120, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 102° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9BED78?
#9BED78 is Emerald, a neutral light color with RGB values of 155, 237, 120. It has a hue of 102°, 76% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9BED78?
The RGB color code for #9BED78 is rgb(155, 237, 120). This means it contains 155 red, 237 green, and 120 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#9BED78) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #9BED78 in CSS?
You can use #9BED78 in CSS with: background-color: #9BED78; or color: #9BED78; or as an RGB value: rgb(155, 237, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 0%, 49%, 7%.