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Apple

#55AF50

Apple is a neutral medium color with the hex code #55AF50. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 85, 175, 80 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 0%, 54%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Apple color values

HEX
#55AF50
RGB
85, 175, 80
HSL
117°, 37%, 50%
CMYK
51, 0, 54, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Apple sits at 117° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% 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(85, 175, 80), where the green channel leads at 175, 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 51C 0M 54Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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: #55AF50;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 85, 175, 80;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#55AF50',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 51%
M: 0%
Y: 54%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(85, 175, 80)
rgba(85, 175, 80, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 117° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #55AF50?
#55AF50 is Apple, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 85, 175, 80. It has a hue of 117°, 37% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #55AF50?
The RGB color code for #55AF50 is rgb(85, 175, 80). This means it contains 85 red, 175 green, and 80 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Apple a warm or cool color?
Apple (#55AF50) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #55AF50 in CSS?
You can use #55AF50 in CSS with: background-color: #55AF50; or color: #55AF50; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 175, 80). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 0%, 54%, 31%.

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