Skip to main content

Granny Smith

#8E9D9F

Granny Smith is a cool medium color with the hex code #8E9D9F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 142, 157, 159 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 1%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith color values

HEX
#8E9D9F
RGB
142, 157, 159
HSL
187°, 8%, 59%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 38

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Smith sits at 187° on the color wheel with 8% saturation and 59% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Granny Smith is rendered as rgb(142, 157, 159), where the blue channel is highest at 159, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Granny Smith translates to a CMYK breakdown of 11C 1M 0Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8E9D9F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 157, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8E9D9F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(142, 157, 159)
rgba(142, 157, 159, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8E9D9F?
#8E9D9F is Granny Smith, a cool medium color with RGB values of 142, 157, 159. It has a hue of 187°, 8% saturation, and 59% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8E9D9F?
The RGB color code for #8E9D9F is rgb(142, 157, 159). This means it contains 142 red, 157 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Smith a warm or cool color?
Granny Smith (#8E9D9F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8E9D9F in CSS?
You can use #8E9D9F in CSS with: background-color: #8E9D9F; or color: #8E9D9F; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 157, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 1%, 0%, 38%.

Color tools