Color swatch image showing Emerald Green (#287233) with RGB(40,114,51) values

Emerald Green (#287233) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Emerald Green (#287233) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Emerald Green (#287233) Color Information

Emerald Green (#287233) RGB value is (40, 114, 51). The hex color red value is 40, green is 114, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 129°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 65 percent, 0 percent, 55 percent, 55 percent.

Emerald Green
#287233
rgb(40, 114, 51)
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Emerald Green (#287233) Color Meaning

Emerald Green (#287233) conveys forested depth, ecological integrity, and unwavering resilience. This dark, slightly blue-leaning green mirrors conifer shadows and untouched canopies, evoking stewardship over spectacle. Unlike brighter emeralds that dazzle, Emerald Green (#287233) grounds—offering visual stability in print, packaging, and environmental communication where credibility matters more than pop. Research in environmental psychology links deep greens like Emerald Green (#287233) to increased trust in sustainability claims, as they signal long-term commitment rather than trend-chasing. Spiritually, it represents rooted wisdom: growth that endures seasons. In design, it serves as a foundational tone for luxury eco-brands, academic institutions, and conservation efforts. It does not seek the spotlight—it holds the line.

Convert Emerald Green (#287233) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#287233
RGB
rgb(40, 114, 51)
HSL
hsl(129°, 48%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(65%, 0%, 55%, 55%)
HSV
hsv(129°, 65%, 45%)
XYZ
7.4899 12.7248 5.1933
Yxy
12.7248 0.2948 0.5008
Hunter Lab
35.6718 -1.5271 0.9107
CIE-Lab
42.3456 -37.1266 28.0645

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue51 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)55 / 100 (55%)
55%

Emerald Green (#287233) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Emerald Green (#287233) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

(WCAG 2.1) Test Emerald Green (#287233) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#287233

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

See how #287233 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Emerald Green (#287233)

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

Background Color

background-color: #287233;

Text Color

color: #287233;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #287233;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #28723340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #287233;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #287233 0%, #194620 100%);

Emerald Green (#287233) Color FAQs

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