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Granny Smith Apple

#8ADE87

Granny Smith Apple is a neutral light color with the hex code #8ADE87. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 138, 222, 135 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 0%, 39%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX
#8ADE87
RGB
138, 222, 135
HSL
118°, 57%, 70%
CMYK
38, 0, 39, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 118° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% 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(138, 222, 135), where the green channel leads at 222, 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 39Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (39%), 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: #8ADE87;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 222, 135;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8ADE87',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 38%
M: 0%
Y: 39%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(138, 222, 135)
rgba(138, 222, 135, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 118° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8ADE87?
#8ADE87 is Granny Smith Apple, a neutral light color with RGB values of 138, 222, 135. It has a hue of 118°, 57% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8ADE87?
The RGB color code for #8ADE87 is rgb(138, 222, 135). This means it contains 138 red, 222 green, and 135 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Smith Apple (#8ADE87) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #8ADE87 in CSS?
You can use #8ADE87 in CSS with: background-color: #8ADE87; or color: #8ADE87; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 222, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 0%, 39%, 13%.

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