Algae Green

Q: How do I use #8CD9A4 in CSS?

You can use #8CD9A4 in CSS with: background-color: #8CD9A4; or color: #8CD9A4; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 217, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 0%, 24%, 15%.

#8CD9A4

Algae Green is a cool light color with the hex code #8CD9A4. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 140, 217, 164 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 0%, 24%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Algae Green color values

HEX: #8CD9A4
RGB: 140, 217, 164
HSL: 139°, 50%, 70%
CMYK: 35, 0, 24, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Algae Green sits at 139° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% 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, Algae Green is rendered as rgb(140, 217, 164), where the green channel leads at 217, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Algae Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 35C 0M 24Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (35%), 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 Algae Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8CD9A4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 140, 217, 164;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8CD9A4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 0%
Y: 24%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(140, 217, 164)
rgba(140, 217, 164, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 139° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8CD9A4?

#8CD9A4 is Algae Green, a cool light color with RGB values of 140, 217, 164. It has a hue of 139°, 50% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8CD9A4?

The RGB color code for #8CD9A4 is rgb(140, 217, 164). This means it contains 140 red, 217 green, and 164 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Algae Green a warm or cool color?

Algae Green (#8CD9A4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8CD9A4 in CSS?

You can use #8CD9A4 in CSS with: background-color: #8CD9A4; or color: #8CD9A4; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 217, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 0%, 24%, 15%.