Granny Smith Apple

Q: How do I use #8ED78E in CSS?

You can use #8ED78E in CSS with: background-color: #8ED78E; or color: #8ED78E; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 215, 142). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 0%, 34%, 16%.

#8ED78E

Granny Smith Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #8ED78E. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 142, 215, 142 in digital design or CMYK 34%, 0%, 34%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX: #8ED78E
RGB: 142, 215, 142
HSL: 120°, 48%, 70%
CMYK: 34, 0, 34, 16

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 120° on the color wheel with 48% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 48% 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(142, 215, 142), where the green channel leads at 215, 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 34C 0M 34Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (34%), 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: #8ED78E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 215, 142;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8ED78E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 34%
M: 0%
Y: 34%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(142, 215, 142)
rgba(142, 215, 142, 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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8ED78E?

#8ED78E is Granny Smith Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 142, 215, 142. It has a hue of 120°, 48% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8ED78E?

The RGB color code for #8ED78E is rgb(142, 215, 142). This means it contains 142 red, 215 green, and 142 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?

Granny Smith Apple (#8ED78E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8ED78E in CSS?

You can use #8ED78E in CSS with: background-color: #8ED78E; or color: #8ED78E; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 215, 142). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 0%, 34%, 16%.