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Emerald

#A8FFAE

Emerald is a cool light color with the hex code #A8FFAE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 168, 255, 174 in digital design or CMYK 34%, 0%, 32%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#A8FFAE
RGB
168, 255, 174
HSL
124°, 100%, 83%
CMYK
34, 0, 32, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald sits at 124° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 83% 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 34%, 0%, 32%, 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: #A8FFAE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 168, 255, 174;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A8FFAE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 34%
M: 0%
Y: 32%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(168, 255, 174)
rgba(168, 255, 174, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

3 brand s with colors near 124° on the color wheel

Google logo
Google
Pixar logo
Pixar
Spotify logo
Spotify

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8FFAE?
#A8FFAE is Emerald, a cool light color with RGB values of 168, 255, 174. It has a hue of 124°, 100% saturation, and 83% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A8FFAE?
The RGB color code for #A8FFAE is rgb(168, 255, 174). This means it contains 168 red, 255 green, and 174 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#A8FFAE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A8FFAE in CSS?
You can use #A8FFAE in CSS with: background-color: #A8FFAE; or color: #A8FFAE; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 255, 174). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 0%, 32%, 0%.

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