Conifer

Q: How do I use #8ED959 in CSS?

You can use #8ED959 in CSS with: background-color: #8ED959; or color: #8ED959; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 217, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 0%, 59%, 15%.

#8ED959

Conifer is a neutral light color with the hex code #8ED959. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 142, 217, 89 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 0%, 59%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Conifer color values

HEX: #8ED959
RGB: 142, 217, 89
HSL: 95°, 63%, 60%
CMYK: 35, 0, 59, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Conifer sits at 95° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 63% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Conifer is rendered as rgb(142, 217, 89), where the green channel leads at 217, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Conifer translates to a CMYK breakdown of 35C 0M 59Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (59%), 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 Conifer

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8ED959;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 217, 89;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8ED959',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 0%
Y: 59%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(142, 217, 89)
rgba(142, 217, 89, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 95° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8ED959?

#8ED959 is Conifer, a neutral light color with RGB values of 142, 217, 89. It has a hue of 95°, 63% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8ED959?

The RGB color code for #8ED959 is rgb(142, 217, 89). This means it contains 142 red, 217 green, and 89 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Conifer a warm or cool color?

Conifer (#8ED959) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #8ED959 in CSS?

You can use #8ED959 in CSS with: background-color: #8ED959; or color: #8ED959; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 217, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 0%, 59%, 15%.