Apple

Q: How do I use #56AD52 in CSS?

You can use #56AD52 in CSS with: background-color: #56AD52; or color: #56AD52; or as an RGB value: rgb(86, 173, 82). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 0%, 53%, 32%.

#56AD52

Apple is a neutral medium color with the hex code #56AD52. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 86, 173, 82 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 0%, 53%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Apple color values

HEX: #56AD52
RGB: 86, 173, 82
HSL: 117°, 36%, 50%
CMYK: 50, 0, 53, 32

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Apple sits at 117° on the color wheel with 36% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 36% 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(86, 173, 82), where the green channel leads at 173, 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 50C 0M 53Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Apple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #56AD52;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 86, 173, 82;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#56AD52',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 50%
M: 0%
Y: 53%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(86, 173, 82)
rgba(86, 173, 82, 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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #56AD52?

#56AD52 is Apple, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 86, 173, 82. It has a hue of 117°, 36% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #56AD52?

The RGB color code for #56AD52 is rgb(86, 173, 82). This means it contains 86 red, 173 green, and 82 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Apple a warm or cool color?

Apple (#56AD52) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #56AD52 in CSS?

You can use #56AD52 in CSS with: background-color: #56AD52; or color: #56AD52; or as an RGB value: rgb(86, 173, 82). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 0%, 53%, 32%.