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Granny Smith Apple

#88DD88

Granny Smith Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #88DD88. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 136, 221, 136 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 0%, 38%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX
#88DD88
RGB
136, 221, 136
HSL
120°, 56%, 70%
CMYK
38, 0, 38, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 120° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% 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(136, 221, 136), where the green channel leads at 221, 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 38C 0M 38Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (38%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Granny Smith Apple

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #88DD88;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 136, 221, 136;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#88DD88',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 38%
M: 0%
Y: 38%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(136, 221, 136)
rgba(136, 221, 136, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 120° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #88DD88?
#88DD88 is Granny Smith Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 136, 221, 136. It has a hue of 120°, 56% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #88DD88?
The RGB color code for #88DD88 is rgb(136, 221, 136). This means it contains 136 red, 221 green, and 136 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Smith Apple (#88DD88) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #88DD88 in CSS?
You can use #88DD88 in CSS with: background-color: #88DD88; or color: #88DD88; or as an RGB value: rgb(136, 221, 136). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 0%, 38%, 13%.

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