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Emerald

#ADFF99

Emerald is a neutral light color with the hex code #ADFF99. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 255, 153 in digital design or CMYK 32%, 0%, 40%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Emerald Color Values

HEX
#ADFF99
RGB
173, 255, 153
HSL
108°, 100%, 80%
CMYK
32, 0, 40, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Emerald sits at 108° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 100% saturation and 80% 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 32%, 0%, 40%, 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: #ADFF99;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 255, 153;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ADFF99',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 32%
M: 0%
Y: 40%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(173, 255, 153)
rgba(173, 255, 153, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 108° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADFF99?
#ADFF99 is Emerald, a neutral light color with RGB values of 173, 255, 153. It has a hue of 108°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ADFF99?
The RGB color code for #ADFF99 is rgb(173, 255, 153). This means it contains 173 red, 255 green, and 153 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Emerald a warm or cool color?
Emerald (#ADFF99) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #ADFF99 in CSS?
You can use #ADFF99 in CSS with: background-color: #ADFF99; or color: #ADFF99; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 255, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 0%, 40%, 0%.

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