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Apple

#42BD42

Apple is a cool medium color with the hex code #42BD42. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 66, 189, 66 in digital design or CMYK 65%, 0%, 65%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Apple color values

HEX
#42BD42
RGB
66, 189, 66
HSL
120°, 48%, 50%
CMYK
65, 0, 65, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Apple sits at 120° on the color wheel with 48% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 48% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(66, 189, 66), where the green channel leads at 189, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Apple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 65C 0M 65Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Apple

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #42BD42;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 66, 189, 66;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#42BD42',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 65%
M: 0%
Y: 65%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(66, 189, 66)
rgba(66, 189, 66, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 120° on the color wheel

Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian
Linktree logo
Linktree
Pixar logo
Pixar

Frequently asked questions

What color is #42BD42?
#42BD42 is Apple, a cool medium color with RGB values of 66, 189, 66. It has a hue of 120°, 48% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #42BD42?
The RGB color code for #42BD42 is rgb(66, 189, 66). This means it contains 66 red, 189 green, and 66 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Apple a warm or cool color?
Apple (#42BD42) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #42BD42 in CSS?
You can use #42BD42 in CSS with: background-color: #42BD42; or color: #42BD42; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 189, 66). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 0%, 65%, 26%.

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