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Emerald
Emerald
#50C878Click to copy
Emerald Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(80, 200, 120)Copy
HSLhsl(140, 52%, 55%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(140, 60%, 78%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(60%, 0%, 40%, 22%)Copy
Emerald Color Schemes
Complementary
#50C878
Click to copy#C850A0
Click to copyAnalogous
#64C850
Click to copy#50C8B4
Click to copySplit Complementary
#B450C8
Click to copy#C85064
Click to copyMonochromatic
#50C878
Click to copy#A7D7B7
Click to copy#EDF7F0
Click to copy#2B874A
Click to copy#123A1F
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyEmerald WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.13 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.87 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.95 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.94 : 1
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Emerald Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Emerald Color Introduction
Definition
Emerald (HEX #50C878) has the RGB value rgb(80, 200, 120), the HSL value hsl(140°, 52%, 55%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(60%, 0%, 40%, 22%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Emerald is #C850A0, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #64C850 and #50C8B4 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#B450C8, #C85064) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Emerald uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Emerald has a contrast ratio of 2.13:1 against white and 9.87:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Emerald has a lightness of 55% and a saturation of 52%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A noble gemstone color.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Emerald tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Emerald is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Emerald Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.