Granny Smith Apple

Q: How do I use #85E08D in CSS?

You can use #85E08D in CSS with: background-color: #85E08D; or color: #85E08D; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 224, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 41%, 0%, 37%, 12%.

#85E08D

Granny Smith Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #85E08D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 133, 224, 141 in digital design or CMYK 41%, 0%, 37%, 12% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX: #85E08D
RGB: 133, 224, 141
HSL: 125°, 59%, 70%
CMYK: 41, 0, 37, 12

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 125° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% 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, Granny Smith Apple is rendered as rgb(133, 224, 141), where the green channel leads at 224, 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, Granny Smith Apple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 41C 0M 37Y 12K. The low-to-moderate black value (12%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan 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 Granny Smith Apple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #85E08D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 133, 224, 141;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#85E08D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 41%
M: 0%
Y: 37%
K: 12%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(133, 224, 141)
rgba(133, 224, 141, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 125° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #85E08D?

#85E08D is Granny Smith Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 133, 224, 141. It has a hue of 125°, 59% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #85E08D?

The RGB color code for #85E08D is rgb(133, 224, 141). This means it contains 133 red, 224 green, and 141 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?

Granny Smith Apple (#85E08D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #85E08D in CSS?

You can use #85E08D in CSS with: background-color: #85E08D; or color: #85E08D; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 224, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 41%, 0%, 37%, 12%.