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Apple

#51BA45

Apple is a neutral medium color with the hex code #51BA45. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 81, 186, 69 in digital design or CMYK 56%, 0%, 63%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Apple color values

HEX
#51BA45
RGB
81, 186, 69
HSL
114°, 46%, 50%
CMYK
56, 0, 63, 27

About this color

Apple sits at 114° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% 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(81, 186, 69), where the green channel leads at 186, 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 56C 0M 63Y 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. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Apple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #51BA45;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 81, 186, 69;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#51BA45',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 56%
M: 0%
Y: 63%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(81, 186, 69)
rgba(81, 186, 69, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 114° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #51BA45?
#51BA45 is Apple, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 81, 186, 69. It has a hue of 114°, 46% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #51BA45?
The RGB color code for #51BA45 is rgb(81, 186, 69). This means it contains 81 red, 186 green, and 69 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Apple a warm or cool color?
Apple (#51BA45) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #51BA45 in CSS?
You can use #51BA45 in CSS with: background-color: #51BA45; or color: #51BA45; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 186, 69). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 0%, 63%, 27%.