Emerald
Also known as: Yushan Green , Diamine Green , Tropical Forest Green , Summer Forest Green
Emerald is what happens when green turns rich and vivid. The effect is grounded and restorative, made for finance apps and outdoor gear. Emerald plays well with pink tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.95:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Emerald color codes
- HEX
- #028F1E
- RGB
- rgb(2, 143, 30)
- RGBA
- rgba(2, 143, 30, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(132, 97%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(132, 99%, 56%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(99%, 0%, 79%, 44%)
- LAB
- lab(51.6 -50.4 46.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.5% 0.181 144.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: forestgreen #228B22 · ΔE 1.7
- RAL 6017: May green #468641 · ΔE 7.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Emerald works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Emerald
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Emerald by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.24:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.95:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Emerald background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Emerald
Emerald with its complement
Soft neighbors of Emerald
Emerald triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Clover #008F00 · ΔE 2.0
- Asian Spice #118822 · ΔE 2.6
- Fine Pine #008800 · ΔE 3.1
- La Palma #428929 · ΔE 4.4
- Hulk #008000 · ΔE 5.5
- Poblano #077F1B · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Emerald is closest to Magentleman .
FAQ
Emerald FAQs
What color is Emerald?
Emerald is a dark green with the hex code #028F1E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 132°, 97% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Emerald?
The hex code for Emerald is #028F1E. In RGB it's rgb(2, 143, 30), and in CMYK it's cmyk(99%, 0%, 79%, 44%).
What colors go well with Emerald?
Emerald pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Emerald : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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