Granny Smith Apple is a
cool light color with the hex code #81E49B.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
129, 228, 155 in digital design or CMYK 43%, 0%, 32%, 11% for print applications.
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Granny Smith Apple
#81E49B
Granny Smith Apple color values
- HEX
- #81E49B
- RGB
- 129, 228, 155
- HSL
- 136°, 65%, 70%
- CMYK
- 43, 0, 32, 11
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Granny Smith Apple sits at 136° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 65% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Granny Smith Apple is rendered as rgb(129, 228, 155), where the green channel leads at 228, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Granny Smith Apple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 43C 0M 32Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (43%), 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 Granny Smith Apple
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #81E49B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 129, 228, 155;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#81E49B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 43%
M: 0%
Y: 32%
K: 11%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(129, 228, 155)
rgba(129, 228, 155, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #81E49B?
#81E49B is Granny Smith Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 129, 228, 155. It has a hue of 136°, 65%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #81E49B?
The RGB color code for #81E49B is rgb(129, 228, 155). This means it contains 129 red,
228 green, and 155 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Smith Apple (#81E49B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #81E49B in CSS?
You can use #81E49B in CSS with:
background-color: #81E49B; or color: #81E49B; or as an RGB value: rgb(129, 228, 155). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 0%, 32%, 11%.