Fern is a
neutral light color with the hex code #81C171.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
129, 193, 113 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 0%, 41%, 24% for print applications.
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Fern
#81C171
Fern color values
- HEX
- #81C171
- RGB
- 129, 193, 113
- HSL
- 108°, 39%, 60%
- CMYK
- 33, 0, 41, 24
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Fern sits at 108° on the color wheel with 39% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 39% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Fern is rendered as rgb(129, 193, 113), where the green channel leads at 193, 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, Fern translates to a CMYK breakdown of 33C 0M 41Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (41%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Fern
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #81C171;
--brand-primary-rgb: 129, 193, 113;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#81C171',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 33%
M: 0%
Y: 41%
K: 24%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(129, 193, 113)
rgba(129, 193, 113, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #81C171?
#81C171 is Fern, a neutral light color with RGB values of 129, 193, 113. It has a hue of 108°, 39%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #81C171?
The RGB color code for #81C171 is rgb(129, 193, 113). This means it contains 129 red,
193 green, and 113 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Fern a warm or cool color?
Fern (#81C171) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #81C171 in CSS?
You can use #81C171 in CSS with:
background-color: #81C171; or color: #81C171; or as an RGB value: rgb(129, 193, 113). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 0%, 41%, 24%.