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Emerald

#ABEF8F

Emerald is a neutral light color with the hex code #ABEF8F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 171, 239, 143 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 0%, 40%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#ABEF8F
RGB
171, 239, 143
HSL
103°, 75%, 75%
CMYK
28, 0, 40, 6

About this color

Emerald sits at 103° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 75% saturation and 75% 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 28%, 0%, 40%, 6% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Emerald

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ABEF8F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 171, 239, 143;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#ABEF8F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 0%
Y: 40%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(171, 239, 143)
rgba(171, 239, 143, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 103° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABEF8F?
#ABEF8F is Emerald, a neutral light color with RGB values of 171, 239, 143. It has a hue of 103°, 75% saturation, and 75% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ABEF8F?
The RGB color code for #ABEF8F is rgb(171, 239, 143). This means it contains 171 red, 239 green, and 143 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#ABEF8F) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #ABEF8F in CSS?
You can use #ABEF8F in CSS with: background-color: #ABEF8F; or color: #ABEF8F; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 239, 143). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 40%, 6%.