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Emerald

#A0F8AF

Emerald is a cool light color with the hex code #A0F8AF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 160, 248, 175 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 0%, 29%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#A0F8AF
RGB
160, 248, 175
HSL
130°, 86%, 80%
CMYK
35, 0, 29, 3

About this color

Emerald sits at 130° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 86% 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 35%, 0%, 29%, 3% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A0F8AF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 160, 248, 175;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A0F8AF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 0%
Y: 29%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(160, 248, 175)
rgba(160, 248, 175, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 130° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0F8AF?
#A0F8AF is Emerald, a cool light color with RGB values of 160, 248, 175. It has a hue of 130°, 86% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A0F8AF?
The RGB color code for #A0F8AF is rgb(160, 248, 175). This means it contains 160 red, 248 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#A0F8AF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A0F8AF in CSS?
You can use #A0F8AF in CSS with: background-color: #A0F8AF; or color: #A0F8AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 248, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 0%, 29%, 3%.