Chelsea Cucumber

Q: How do I use #8FA659 in CSS?

You can use #8FA659 in CSS with: background-color: #8FA659; or color: #8FA659; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 166, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 46%, 35%.

#8FA659

Chelsea Cucumber is a neutral medium color with the hex code #8FA659. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 143, 166, 89 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 46%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chelsea Cucumber color values

HEX: #8FA659
RGB: 143, 166, 89
HSL: 78°, 30%, 50%
CMYK: 14, 0, 46, 35

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chelsea Cucumber sits at 78° on the color wheel with 30% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 30% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Chelsea Cucumber is rendered as rgb(143, 166, 89), where the green channel leads at 166, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Chelsea Cucumber translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 0M 46Y 35K. With a moderate key (35%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Chelsea Cucumber

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8FA659;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 143, 166, 89;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8FA659',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 46%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(143, 166, 89)
rgba(143, 166, 89, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 78° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8FA659?

#8FA659 is Chelsea Cucumber, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 143, 166, 89. It has a hue of 78°, 30% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8FA659?

The RGB color code for #8FA659 is rgb(143, 166, 89). This means it contains 143 red, 166 green, and 89 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chelsea Cucumber a warm or cool color?

Chelsea Cucumber (#8FA659) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #8FA659 in CSS?

You can use #8FA659 in CSS with: background-color: #8FA659; or color: #8FA659; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 166, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 46%, 35%.