Apple is a
cool medium color with the hex code #1DB954.
Also known as
"Spotify Green"
by Spotify
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
29, 185, 84 in digital design or CMYK 84%, 0%, 55%, 27% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Apple
#1DB954 aka “Spotify Green” by Spotify
Apple color values
- HEX
- #1DB954
- RGB
- 29, 185, 84
- HSL
- 141°, 73%, 42%
- CMYK
- 84, 0, 55, 27
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Apple sits at 141° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 73% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Apple is rendered as rgb(29, 185, 84), where the green channel leads at 185, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Apple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 84C 0M 55Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Spotify Green.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Apple
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1DB954;
--brand-primary-rgb: 29, 185, 84;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1DB954',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 84%
M: 0%
Y: 55%
K: 27%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(29, 185, 84)
rgba(29, 185, 84, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1DB954?
#1DB954 is Apple, a cool medium color with RGB values of 29, 185, 84. It has a hue of 141°, 73%
saturation, and 42% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1DB954?
The RGB color code for #1DB954 is rgb(29, 185, 84). This means it contains 29 red,
185 green, and 84 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Apple a warm or cool color?
Apple (#1DB954) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1DB954 in CSS?
You can use #1DB954 in CSS with:
background-color: #1DB954; or color: #1DB954; or as an RGB value: rgb(29, 185, 84). For print design, use CMYK: 84%, 0%, 55%, 27%.